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Branding A Jamaica Beyond Just Beaches, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Branding A Jamaica Beyond Just Beaches, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU professor’s nation brand think tank hosts first conference aimed at creating a more complex international reputation for popular Caribbean tourist destination.


International Exhibit On Lawyers Under Nazi Regime On Display At Rwu Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

International Exhibit On Lawyers Under Nazi Regime On Display At Rwu Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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‘Lawyers Without Rights’ exhibition, co-sponsored by American and German bar associations, portrays persecution of Jewish lawyers and judges during Nazi era.


Mns Faculty/Student Team Transforms Audubon Society's Bristol Aquarium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Mns Faculty/Student Team Transforms Audubon Society's Bristol Aquarium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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New setup at Audubon's Environmental Education Center in Bristol surpasses standards for today’s public aquariums in areas of energy efficiency, exhibit design, water quality and animal care.


Student Engineers From Rwu Capture Top Honors In Faa Competition, Marissa Downes, Brian E. Clark Jul 2015

Student Engineers From Rwu Capture Top Honors In Faa Competition, Marissa Downes, Brian E. Clark

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Two teams of students awarded for innovative aviation solutions to improve jetway lighting, runway debris removal.


Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Justice Breyer Cites Alumnus In Supreme Court Decision, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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In a sweeping dissent in a capital punishment case, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer cites Jesse Nason '02, '05L from 'Roger Williams School of Law Review.'


Rwu Faculty Member Andrew Rhyne Creates New Tool To Track Fish Species In Aquarium Trade, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2015

Rwu Faculty Member Andrew Rhyne Creates New Tool To Track Fish Species In Aquarium Trade, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Interactive data tool shows volume and diversity of marine ornamental species entering the U.S..


For Mixed-Status Latino Families, Family-Based Strengths Counter Major Challenges, Brian E. Clark Jun 2015

For Mixed-Status Latino Families, Family-Based Strengths Counter Major Challenges, Brian E. Clark

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Data presented by Latino Policy Institute at RWU and Rhode Island College professor spotlight mixed-immigration-status families in Rhode Island.


President Farish Keynotes Ubthrive, Inaugural University Business Conference, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2015

President Farish Keynotes Ubthrive, Inaugural University Business Conference, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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In front of a crowd of 1,200, President Farish calls for universal access to higher education.


Alumni Awards Recognize Outstanding Service, Engagement And Success, Justin Wilder Jun 2015

Alumni Awards Recognize Outstanding Service, Engagement And Success, Justin Wilder

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'Hidden gems' honored, 370 alumni celebrated during 5th Annual Alumni Weekend.


Cvs Health, Rwu Create Professional Development Program To Support Diverse Suppliers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2015

Cvs Health, Rwu Create Professional Development Program To Support Diverse Suppliers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Training program created by the Professional Education Center at Roger Williams University will help CVS Health diverse-owned suppliers develop skills in finance, leadership and technology.


School Of Continuing Studies Launches New Degree Program For Emergency Medicine Professionals, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2015

School Of Continuing Studies Launches New Degree Program For Emergency Medicine Professionals, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Starting this fall, RWU to offer new program aimed to help expand career opportunities for students and professionals in the emergency medical services field.


As A Fulbright Scholar In Brazil, Saahp’S Jeremy Wells To Study Community-Based Heritage Conservation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2015

As A Fulbright Scholar In Brazil, Saahp’S Jeremy Wells To Study Community-Based Heritage Conservation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Wells will spend the Fall 2015 semester researching and teaching in Brazil’s historic port city of Recife.


‘The House That Generosity Built’, Melissa A. Patricio May 2015

‘The House That Generosity Built’, Melissa A. Patricio

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Donor-funded sailing center to debut on RWU campus early this summer.


From A Hurricane On Day One To The Twists And Turns Ahead – The Class Of 2015 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2015

From A Hurricane On Day One To The Twists And Turns Ahead – The Class Of 2015 Graduates, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Words of wisdom from author and historian Nathaniel Philbrick highlight Commencement ceremony, as 1,123 students earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees.


Fulbright Scholar Anthony Salazar ’15 To Teach In Germany, Jill Rodrigues May 2015

Fulbright Scholar Anthony Salazar ’15 To Teach In Germany, Jill Rodrigues

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German and international relations graduate earns Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Scholarship to work with schoolchildren in Germany.


New Research Examines Strategies That Can Help Rhode Island's Bridge Infrastructure, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

New Research Examines Strategies That Can Help Rhode Island's Bridge Infrastructure, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU faculty member Nicole Martino releases new research to improve Rhode Island’s bridge infrastructure.


A First For Rwu, Ashley Barton ’15 Honored As Newman Civic Fellow, Sabrina Polin Apr 2015

A First For Rwu, Ashley Barton ’15 Honored As Newman Civic Fellow, Sabrina Polin

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Senior legal studies and creative writing major recognized for human rights activism and promoting freedom of speech.


The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

The Center For Justice: For Rhode Islanders In Need, A New Voice For Access To Justice, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Center for Justice, in cooperation with RWU Law, launches public-interest law center to provide legal assistance, educate new attorneys.


Providence Business News Names Rwu Executive Vice President As Top Cfo, Brian E. Clark Apr 2015

Providence Business News Names Rwu Executive Vice President As Top Cfo, Brian E. Clark

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For his leadership and success on Affordable Excellence and other University initiatives, Jerry Williams lands top honors in the career achievement category in the newspaper’s CFO Awards.


Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2015

Bestselling Author Nathaniel Philbrick To Deliver 2015 Commencement Address, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Renowned Massachusetts Supreme Court Chief Justice (Ret.) Roderick L. Ireland
to deliver law school address.


University First In Rhode Island To Endorse Campaign To End Homelessness, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2015

University First In Rhode Island To Endorse Campaign To End Homelessness, Jill Rodrigues

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Pledging support to Zero: 2016, RWU joins statewide campaign to end homelessness among veterans and chronically homeless by 2016.


New Research Reveals A Slowdown Of The Atlantic Ocean Overturning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

New Research Reveals A Slowdown Of The Atlantic Ocean Overturning, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU faculty member Scott Rutherford among global research team to publish findings that may ultimately impact marine ecosystems, sea levels and weather systems.


Esteemed Teacher, Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott To Visit Rwu On March 30, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

Esteemed Teacher, Diversity Trainer Jane Elliott To Visit Rwu On March 30, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Visit from “Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes” creator comes as part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series and 150 Years Later: The 13th Amendment & Race in America.


Hawkward Takes The Ppac Stage On Saturday As 'Special Guest' Performers For Jay Leno, Lynda Curtis Mar 2015

Hawkward Takes The Ppac Stage On Saturday As 'Special Guest' Performers For Jay Leno, Lynda Curtis

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As opening act for the comedian, a cappella group to perform nine songs, including 'Uptown Funk,' at the Providence Performing Arts Center.


The 13th Amendment’S Legacy: Leonard Pitts Jr. To Lead March 23 Panel On Race, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

The 13th Amendment’S Legacy: Leonard Pitts Jr. To Lead March 23 Panel On Race, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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As part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series, experts from Harvard, Connecticut College and the RWU faculty to join the acclaimed writer during his second visit to the University.


Ceed Faculty Member A Guru For Aspiring And Veteran Shellfish Farmers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

Ceed Faculty Member A Guru For Aspiring And Veteran Shellfish Farmers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Providence Journal profiles Dale Leavitt, associate professor of biology, for his long-term success in teaching New Englanders how to start commercial oyster farms.


New Research Shows Latino Households Face Challenges In Homebuyer Market, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

New Research Shows Latino Households Face Challenges In Homebuyer Market, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU policy groups HousingWorks RI and Latino Policy Institute release infographic that reveals affordability gap for Latino households in Rhode Island.


In An Inequitable Election Process, How To Regain The 'Equal Vote', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

In An Inequitable Election Process, How To Regain The 'Equal Vote', Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Attorney and activist Lawrence Lessig calls upon college students to fight for change to make campaign-funding a fair process.


Marine Biology Faculty From Rwu Among 2015 Stac Grant Awardees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2015

Marine Biology Faculty From Rwu Among 2015 Stac Grant Awardees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Roxanna Smolowitz, Dale Leavitt and David Taylor will work on multi-disciplinary teams taking on research challenges related to climate variability and the state's marine environment.


On March 2, Best-Selling Author Nicholas Carr To Explore The Ubiquity Of Technology, Sabrina Polin Feb 2015

On March 2, Best-Selling Author Nicholas Carr To Explore The Ubiquity Of Technology, Sabrina Polin

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With themes from 'The Circle' – this year’s Common Reading selection – as guide, Carr will examine the intersection of humanity and technology.