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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.


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.


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.


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.


Striving Toward Equity: Alumni Launch First Alumni Of Color Network At Roger Williams University, Jill Rodrigues Oct 2020

Striving Toward Equity: Alumni Launch First Alumni Of Color Network At Roger Williams University, Jill Rodrigues

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Alumni-led initiative aims to offer mentorship and fellowship among alumni and students of color, and support RWU’s equity work.


Roger Williams University Athletics Announces Seventh Class Of Rwu Athletic Hall Of Fame, Nicholas Williams Apr 2019

Roger Williams University Athletics Announces Seventh Class Of Rwu Athletic Hall Of Fame, Nicholas Williams

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The Roger Williams University Athletic Department is proud to announce the seventh class of the RWU Athletics Hall of Fame. The department will induct four former student-athletes and one former coach. Receiving induction are Jennifer (Weber) Falesto ’97 (Women’s Soccer, Women’s Basketball), Alec Anderson ’13 (Sailing), Kaitlyn Bovee ’14 (Women’s Basketball), Krystie Luczynski ’14 (Women’s Volleyball), and former Men’s Volleyball and Women’s Volleyball Head Coach and former Director of Athletics Joel Dearing.


Artist Will Explore Intersection Of Art And Activism, Hannah Kaplan Apr 2019

Artist Will Explore Intersection Of Art And Activism, Hannah Kaplan

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Wellesley College Professor Alexandria Smith, a mixed-media visual artist and co-organizer of Black Women Artists for Black Lives Matter, will speak at Roger Williams University on Tuesday, April 9.


Ignite Your Career: Rwu Offers Conference For Women Students, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2019

Ignite Your Career: Rwu Offers Conference For Women Students, Jill Rodrigues

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As women continue to crack the glass ceiling and grow a stronger presence in typically male-dominated fields, the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business (GSB) at Roger Williams University presents a conference geared toward building community and ensuring success for women about to enter the workforce.


Rwu Researchers Take Important First Step To Developing A Test To Detect Cyanide Fishing In The Marine Aquarium Trade, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2019

Rwu Researchers Take Important First Step To Developing A Test To Detect Cyanide Fishing In The Marine Aquarium Trade, Jill Rodrigues

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We use blood tests to see if athletes are cheating, so why not use blood tests to see if fishermen cheated by using cyanide to stun and catch marine aquarium fish?


Rwu Professor Writes Book On Personal Branding, Hannah Kaplan Mar 2019

Rwu Professor Writes Book On Personal Branding, Hannah Kaplan

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What is your personal brand?


Rwu Launches Sophomore Year Program, Hannah Kaplan Feb 2019

Rwu Launches Sophomore Year Program, Hannah Kaplan

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Brooke LaVallie, a sophomore at Roger Williams University, just discovered something about herself: She is a leader.


Rwu Alumni Launch A New Way To Wage The Fight Against Malaria, Jill Rodrigues Jan 2019

Rwu Alumni Launch A New Way To Wage The Fight Against Malaria, Jill Rodrigues

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For two Roger Williams University alumni, seeing the first thriving crops of the sweet wormwood plant in the fields of Kentucky represent seeds of hope that their company’s new method of producing antimalarial medicine will revolutionize the fight against malaria.


Boston District Attorney Rachael Rollins Shares Six Secrets For Success With Rwu School Of Law, Julia Rubin Jan 2019

Boston District Attorney Rachael Rollins Shares Six Secrets For Success With Rwu School Of Law, Julia Rubin

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Boston's new District Attorney Rachael Rollins is changing the culture of criminal justice.


Honoring Our Veterans And Service Members, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2018

Honoring Our Veterans And Service Members, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The RWU community gathered for a service to observe Veterans Day.


The Late Rwu President Donald J. Farish To Be Honored By Student Personnel Administrators, Edward Fitzpatrick Nov 2018

The Late Rwu President Donald J. Farish To Be Honored By Student Personnel Administrators, Edward Fitzpatrick

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At regional conference in Providence on Tuesday, national association will present President’s Award to Farish’s widow.


Inside The Kitchen: Rwu’S Food Hub, Juan Siliezar Nov 2018

Inside The Kitchen: Rwu’S Food Hub, Juan Siliezar

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A series of stories going behind the scenes of RWU’s dining experience.


Interesting Facts On Rwu's Food, Courtney Dell'agnese Nov 2018

Interesting Facts On Rwu's Food, Courtney Dell'agnese

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This story is part of RWU's Inside the Kitchen series going behind the scenes of RWU’s dining experience.


Inside The Kitchen: Sourced Locally. Where Rwu's Food Comes From, Courtney Dell'agnese Nov 2018

Inside The Kitchen: Sourced Locally. Where Rwu's Food Comes From, Courtney Dell'agnese

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This story is part of RWU's Inside the Kitchen series going behind the scenes of RWU’s dining experience.


Inside The Kitchen: Rwu’S Composting Effort, Juan Siliezar Nov 2018

Inside The Kitchen: Rwu’S Composting Effort, Juan Siliezar

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Through a partnership with an outside company RWU has diverted over 230 tons of food waste from the landfill since 2015.


Beyond Rwu’S Waterfront: Monitoring The Mount Hope Bay, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2018

Beyond Rwu’S Waterfront: Monitoring The Mount Hope Bay, Jill Rodrigues

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RWU Chemistry professor brings students into his research tracking the aquatic chemistry of Mount Hope Bay.


Tim Baxter ’83 Elected Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Edward Fitzpatrick Oct 2018

Tim Baxter ’83 Elected Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, will be the first RWU graduate to lead the board.


Richard L. Bready Stepping Down After 11 Years As Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2018

Richard L. Bready Stepping Down After 11 Years As Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Former Nortek CEO leaves remarkable legacy of growth, innovation and investment.


Richard L. Bready Stepping Down After 11 Years As Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2018

Richard L. Bready Stepping Down After 11 Years As Chair Of Rwu Board Of Trustees, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Former Nortek CEO leaves remarkable legacy of growth, innovation and investment.


University College Community Development Experts To Create Shared Data System In Newport, Juan Siliezar Oct 2018

University College Community Development Experts To Create Shared Data System In Newport, Juan Siliezar

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University College faculty and student pair will work with a consortium of public and private partners in Newport to develop the system.


Rwu Criminal Justice Program Ranks In Top 10% In U.S., 1st In R.I., Edward Fitzpatrick Oct 2018

Rwu Criminal Justice Program Ranks In Top 10% In U.S., 1st In R.I., Edward Fitzpatrick

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College Factual finds graduates of RWU program earn above average national average.


Making The Most Of Homecoming And Family Weekend, Courtney Dell'agnese Oct 2018

Making The Most Of Homecoming And Family Weekend, Courtney Dell'agnese

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A quick guide to what’s happening Friday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 21.