Press Releases

On April 8, 2026, Alejandro J. Ramos, Founder and Executive Director of the Ramos Research Institute, returned to his alma mater, Sacred Heart University, and led a full day of engagement on campus.

RRI Executive Director Ramos and Chief of Staff Hall traveled to Kosovo last month to strengthen ties with partners at the University of Prishtina.

The Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies (PSCD), the Youth Democracy Network (YDN), and the Ramos Research Institute (RRI) hosted a roundtable discussion to explore the role of female leadership in addressing global polarization and strengthening democratic resilience.

The Ramos Research Institute (RRI) will expand its international research engagement through its 2026 International Residency in Warsaw, Poland. The residency will take place at the Permanent Secretariat of the Community of Democracies (PSCD) under the framework of the Youth Democracy Network Residency Program.

The Ramos Research Institute (RRI) is proud to announce the launch of the Myrka S. and Esteban René Gonzalez Civic Fellowship, a national fellowship program designed to empower the next generation of civic leaders to shape democracy at home and abroad.

The Ramos Research Institute (RRI) is proud to announce the launch of the Policy in Action Lab (PAL), a new initiative designed to translate research into real-world policy impact. Slated for full launch in August 2025, PAL will serve as a policy incubator that works directly with schools, municipalities, community-based organizations, and internal research teams to deliver research-backed assessments and tailored policy guidance.