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Class Of 2020 Reunites For Commencement Celebration, Jill Rodrigues May 2021

Class Of 2020 Reunites For Commencement Celebration, Jill Rodrigues

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RWU celebrates the Class of 2020’s accomplishments and first year as alumni during a weekend of commencement celebrations.


Rwu Graduates Urged To Create Equity, Welcome Challenges And Dream Big, Jill Rodrigues May 2021

Rwu Graduates Urged To Create Equity, Welcome Challenges And Dream Big, Jill Rodrigues

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Local Indigenous leaders William Guy and Lorén Spears call on Class of 2021 and Class of 2020 to “be the change” and never “give up your dream”.


Rwu Students Capture Second Place In Student Advertising Competition, Jill Rodrigues May 2021

Rwu Students Capture Second Place In Student Advertising Competition, Jill Rodrigues

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Interdisciplinary team continues contest success, earning top-two finish in the regional round of the National Student Advertising Competition.


Student Commencement Speaker Wants To Celebrate Resilience Of Class Of '21, Anna Cohen May 2021

Student Commencement Speaker Wants To Celebrate Resilience Of Class Of '21, Anna Cohen

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'We have grown and learned how to communicate and band together as a community. I wanted to really celebrate what we’ve gone through, and motivate us to face what is coming next,' says Shannon DeFranza '21, human rights advocate and National Vice President Elect of the American Institute of Architecture Students.


Awards Honor Rwu Students' Incredible Achievements This Year, Anna Cohen May 2021

Awards Honor Rwu Students' Incredible Achievements This Year, Anna Cohen

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On May 2, students, faculty and staff gathered in-person to celebrate outstanding student contributions and leadership, with families and friends attending virtually.


Rwu And Breakthrough Providence Partner To Launch A College Preparatory Academy For Underserved Providence High School Students, Jill Rodrigues May 2021

Rwu And Breakthrough Providence Partner To Launch A College Preparatory Academy For Underserved Providence High School Students, Jill Rodrigues

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Breakthrough Providence – College Bound Program at Roger Williams University will start in Fall 2021 at RWU’s Bristol and Providence campuses.


Cafe Alumni Give Back To Create Two New Student Investment Funds, Roger Williams University May 2021

Cafe Alumni Give Back To Create Two New Student Investment Funds, Roger Williams University

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Diverse new investment funds add further distinction for the Center for Advanced Financial Education (CAFE) program at the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business.


Celebrating Student Research And Academic Projects At Sash, Anna Cohen Apr 2021

Celebrating Student Research And Academic Projects At Sash, Anna Cohen

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Students presented their research and academic projects to faculty, staff, and their peers at the annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH,) a full-day celebration of student achievement.


Local Indigenous Leaders To Co-Deliver Commencement Address At Rwu, Judge Clifton To Address Rwu Law Graduates, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2021

Local Indigenous Leaders To Co-Deliver Commencement Address At Rwu, Judge Clifton To Address Rwu Law Graduates, Jill Rodrigues

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Commencement celebrations for RWU and RWU Law Class to feature in-person Grad Walks, graduates will be allowed to bring two guests to watch their processional and then depart campus.


'Doing My Part To End The Pandemic': Students And Alumni Step Up, Anna Cohen Apr 2021

'Doing My Part To End The Pandemic': Students And Alumni Step Up, Anna Cohen

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These RWU students and alums developed vaccination plans and launched a clinic. They’re processing Covid tests, calling those who test positive, making accessible face masks, and helping at-risk seniors. Their work may differ, but they are all motivated by a sense of urgency about mitigating – and ending – this pandemic.


Rwu Appoints Stephanie Akunvabey As Vice President For Equity And Inclusion And Chief Diversity Officer, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2021

Rwu Appoints Stephanie Akunvabey As Vice President For Equity And Inclusion And Chief Diversity Officer, Jill Rodrigues

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Akunvabey will provide strategic leadership and champion programs, policies and practices that support an anti-racist, diverse and equitable community across the university.


Rwu Selects Robert Griffin As Dean Of The School Of Engineering, Computing And Construction Management, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2021

Rwu Selects Robert Griffin As Dean Of The School Of Engineering, Computing And Construction Management, Jill Rodrigues

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As dean, Griffin will provide strategic leadership toward innovative program development and industry partnerships.


Rwu, Cvs Health Open Nominations For 2021 Executive Learning Series For Diverse Suppliers, Roger Williams University Mar 2021

Rwu, Cvs Health Open Nominations For 2021 Executive Learning Series For Diverse Suppliers, Roger Williams University

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New series for diverse business owners will start online on June 9 at RWU’s University College.


More Than Roger’S Wife: Writing Mary Williams Into The Historical Record, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2021

More Than Roger’S Wife: Writing Mary Williams Into The Historical Record, Jill Rodrigues

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The community is invited to discover the story of Mary Williams and the lives of other 17th-century women in England and New England on March 30.


Study Break In The Sunshine, Justin Wilder Mar 2021

Study Break In The Sunshine, Justin Wilder

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Undergraduate classes were cancelled last Thursday to take advantage of the beautiful day and everything our campus has to offer.


Double Seaweed Epithet Honors For Rwu Professor, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2021

Double Seaweed Epithet Honors For Rwu Professor, Jill Rodrigues

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Resident phycology expert Brian Wysor gets two species designated with his name.


Meet The Rbg Essay Contest Winners!, Michael M. Bowden Mar 2021

Meet The Rbg Essay Contest Winners!, Michael M. Bowden

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With drawings and essays, Rhode Island students answer the question, “How has Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspired me?”


An Exploration Of Slavery And Racial Justice Through ‘The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman’, Roger Williams University Feb 2021

An Exploration Of Slavery And Racial Justice Through ‘The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman’, Roger Williams University

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The Birss Memorial Program at RWU celebrates Ernest Gaines’ important work with virtual events and a digital exhibition open to the public.


New Crime Data Analytics Lab Will Develop Cutting-Edge Skills For Criminal Justice Professionals, Jill Rodrigues Feb 2021

New Crime Data Analytics Lab Will Develop Cutting-Edge Skills For Criminal Justice Professionals, Jill Rodrigues

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Crime analysis program at RWU's Justice System Training & Research Institute will train law enforcement in crime mapping, traffic safety analysis, and more to help agencies develop data-driven practices.


Rwu’S Center For Youth & Community Leadership In Education Launches Scorecard Project To Design Community Measures Of Progress Toward Equity In Providence Schools, Jill Rodrigues Feb 2021

Rwu’S Center For Youth & Community Leadership In Education Launches Scorecard Project To Design Community Measures Of Progress Toward Equity In Providence Schools, Jill Rodrigues

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The Schools and Communities Organizing for Racial Equity (SCORE) project is being funded by more than $500,000 in grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Nellie Mae Education Foundation


Archiverwu Professor To Lead Regional Effort To Increase Diversity And Equity Among Higher Education Faculty, Roger Williams University Feb 2021

Archiverwu Professor To Lead Regional Effort To Increase Diversity And Equity Among Higher Education Faculty, Roger Williams University

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An equity leader at RWU, Gentles-Peart becomes new NEBHE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Fellow.


Rwu Students Explore History Behind Inauguration Day, Justin Wilder Jan 2021

Rwu Students Explore History Behind Inauguration Day, Justin Wilder

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The week-long series aimed to prepare students for the upcoming presidential term, as well as provide insight into job opportunities in politics and government.


Experiential Learning During A Pandemic: A Closer Look At 6 Courses, Anna Cohen Dec 2020

Experiential Learning During A Pandemic: A Closer Look At 6 Courses, Anna Cohen

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Throughout the fall semester, RWU students and professors found fun and experiential ways to keep learning hands-on, both in-person and at a distance.


Students Create New Award To Honor Outstanding Faculty Efforts This Fall, Anna Cohen Dec 2020

Students Create New Award To Honor Outstanding Faculty Efforts This Fall, Anna Cohen

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Over 150 students nominated 92 professors to receive 'Hybrid Hero' Awards from the Student Senate Academic Affairs Committee.


'I Got To Have The College Experience’: Students Reflect On Fall Semester, Anna Cohen Dec 2020

'I Got To Have The College Experience’: Students Reflect On Fall Semester, Anna Cohen

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Students share their thoughts on what being at Roger this fall has meant to them.


Rwu Professor Contributes To United Nations' First Global Soil Biodiversity Report, Jill Rodrigues Dec 2020

Rwu Professor Contributes To United Nations' First Global Soil Biodiversity Report, Jill Rodrigues

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An expert in soil ecology, Loren Byrne shares his research on urbanization and soil management in global study.


Roger Williams University And City Of East Providence Partner To Offer Discounted Tuition For Residents, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2020

Roger Williams University And City Of East Providence Partner To Offer Discounted Tuition For Residents, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Roger Williams University and the City of East Providence today announced an innovative partnership to provide a special discounted rate for city residents and municipal employees on all of RWU’s University College (UC) degree programs, as well as specialized workforce and professional development opportunities on professional certificates.


At Rhode Island Pbs, Rwu Alum, Interns Use Digital Resources To Support Remote Education, Anna Cohen Nov 2020

At Rhode Island Pbs, Rwu Alum, Interns Use Digital Resources To Support Remote Education, Anna Cohen

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When education went remote due to COVID-19, Rhode Island PBS Digital media saw a significant increase in site visits and use. An RWU Elementary Education alum and three Educational Studies interns are working hard to meet this demand.


A Full Fall Day At Roger Williams University, Justin Wilder Oct 2020

A Full Fall Day At Roger Williams University, Justin Wilder

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All around campus students are getting outside to make the most of this beautiful fall weather.


He Made Us Better: Rwu Remembers Dean Potter, Anna Cohen Oct 2020

He Made Us Better: Rwu Remembers Dean Potter, Anna Cohen

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Beloved by faculty, staff, and students, SECCM Dean Robert 'Bob' Potter leaves a legacy of excellence and dedication.