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New England fans are riding the excitement of playoff football, and Rhode Island is celebrating its own wins. Sports tourism continues to be a strong economic engine, driving visitation, hotel demand and statewide business during the winter months. New England fans are riding the excitement of playoff football, and Rhode Island is celebrating its own wins. Sports tourism continues to be a strong economic engine, driving visitation, hotel demand and statewide business during the winter months.

At the Rhode Island Sports Commission, we like to say that Rhode Island is small in size, but big on sports. With teams like the P-Bruins and Rhode Island FC, and college athletics like URI, Brown and PC, there's almost always a team to cheer for. At the Rhode Island Sports Commission, we like to say that Rhode Island is small in size, but big on sports. With teams like the P-Bruins and Rhode Island FC, and college athletics like URI, Brown and PC, there's almost always a team to cheer for.

The Community College of Rhode Island, already one of the most affordable colleges in New England is now free to all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school. Explore the wealth of opportunities available to you at the largest public institution of higher education in Rhode Island.  Campuses are located throughout Rhode Island. The Community College of Rhode Island, already one of the most affordable colleges in New England is now free to all Rhode Islanders coming right out of high school. Explore the wealth of opportunities available to you at the largest public institution of higher education in Rhode Island.  Campuses are located throughout Rhode Island.

Nationally recognized academic programs and affordability make RIC the best value for a 4-year college degree in the region. Nationally recognized academic programs and affordability make RIC the best value for a 4-year college degree in the region.