James R. Langevin is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district from 2001 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress; Langevin was appointed to be the first quadriplegic speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019. Langevin did not seek reelection in 2022.
James Langevin
Langevin at the 2017 Bristol Fourth of July Parade
Rhode Island College (RIC) is a public college in Rhode Island, with much of the land in Providence, and other parts in North Providence. The college was established in 1854 as the Rhode Island State Normal School, making it the second oldest institution of higher education in Rhode Island after Brown University. Located on a 180-acre (73 ha) campus, the college has a student body of 9,000: 7,518 undergraduates and 1,482 graduate students. RIC is a member of the NCAA and has 17 Division III teams.
Rhode Island Normal School, 1900
Former superintendent's residence of the State Home and School for Dependent and Neglected Children
Guardo Hall, School of Social Work
Murray Center is home to the school's health and athletics facilities