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Diocese Of Providence Partners With Scs To Integrate Steam In Catholic Schools, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Professional Education Center program will help Catholic school teachers tie arts into instruction on STEM subjects.

New Associate Provost To Lead Student Academic Success, Teaching & Learning Centers, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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With expertise in teaching, scholarship, experiential education and more, Robert E. Shea, Ph.D., will oversee a range of faculty development and student support efforts.

Points Of Pride, Georgia Southern University

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Rwu Joins The New American Colleges And Universities Consortium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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NAC&U welcomes RWU into consortium for its focus on project-based experiential learning.

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

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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.

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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.

362 Ouachita Students Named To Dean's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 362 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. The students received a certificate of recognition from Ouachita and will be included in the "National Dean's List" for 2014-2015. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must compile at least a 3.5 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

241 Ouachita Students Named To President's List, Ouachita News Bureau

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A total of 241 students at Ouachita Baptist University were named to the President's List for the spring 2015 semester. To be named to the President's List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours.

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

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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

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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

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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

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

Creating Supportive Working Environment For Academics In Higher Education; Country Report Ireland, Marie Clarke, Aidan Kenny

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A major new study involving almost 1,200 academics calls for ‘significantly increased and sustained levels of investment’ and increased staffing levels to meet continued growth in student numbers. Almost three-quarters of respondents feel their working conditions are deteriorating.

The Report ‘Creating a Supportive Working Environment for Academics in Higher Education’ by Marie Clarke, Aidan Kenny and Andrew Loxley, is published Monday, June 22^nd. It was commissioned by the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT) and the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) and involved consultations throughout Irish third-level institutions.

The Report points out that funding to the third level …

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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

51st Annual Academic Honors Day Chapel, Cedarville University

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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

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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

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