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Mns Study: Live Coral Trade May Help Preserve Wild Reefs, Brian E. Clark Dec 2012

Mns Study: Live Coral Trade May Help Preserve Wild Reefs, Brian E. Clark

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Research by RWU faculty member Andrew Rhyne and partners shows that the new trade in locally cultivated corals for home aquariums reduces wild harvest and provides an income source for small island communities.


From Craftsmanship To College: Rwu, Iyrs Partner On Pathway Program, Brian E. Clark Dec 2012

From Craftsmanship To College: Rwu, Iyrs Partner On Pathway Program, Brian E. Clark

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Students who complete programs at marine trades and technology school IYRS will be granted up to 30 credits toward bachelor’s or associate degrees offered via Continuing Studies.


Students Give A Slamming Performance, Kaleigh Wilson Nov 2012

Students Give A Slamming Performance, Kaleigh Wilson

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Student-Poets Compete in Biggest Ever RWU Poetry Slam.


The Art (And Science) Of Breeding Fish In Captivity, Jenna Mulvey Nov 2012

The Art (And Science) Of Breeding Fish In Captivity, Jenna Mulvey

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To reduce the impact of harvesting fish from natural habitats, RWU experts to teach aquarists to breed fish for exhibit tanks.


Roger Williams University Law Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Brian E. Clark Nov 2012

Roger Williams University Law Students Win Regional Moot Court Competition, Brian E. Clark

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RWU Law students Juliana McKittrick, Nick Nybo and Will Wray to compete for National Title.


Author John M. Barry Tells The Story Of Early America’S Emerging Ideals Through Roger Williams, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Author John M. Barry Tells The Story Of Early America’S Emerging Ideals Through Roger Williams, Jill Rodrigues

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Bestselling author and historian John M. Barry revealed the story behind University namesake and the founder of Rhode Island.


The Jellies’ Way: Masters Of Stealth Predation, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

The Jellies’ Way: Masters Of Stealth Predation, Jill Rodrigues

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Associate Professor of Environmental Science Sean Colin studies the predatory abilities of comb jellies in calm to rough waters.


Student Teams Continue Success In Northeast Construction Management Student Competition, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Student Teams Continue Success In Northeast Construction Management Student Competition, Jill Rodrigues

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Exhaustive two-day challenge to plan and pitch real projects puts RWU construction management students to the test – and above the competition in northeast.


Off The Script: Leading-Edge Technology On The Rwu Campus, Brian E. Clark Nov 2012

Off The Script: Leading-Edge Technology On The Rwu Campus, Brian E. Clark

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Alumnus, parent and trustee Tim Baxter ’83 – president of Samsung Electronics America – chats with President Farish about this fall’s Samsung/RWU partnership.


Diverse Research Presented At Fall Faculty Showcase, Jill Rodrigues Nov 2012

Diverse Research Presented At Fall Faculty Showcase, Jill Rodrigues

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The event was designed to foster collegiality among faculty members and offer a venue to share their latest research projects, pedagogy and creative works.


Shifting Seas: Symposium To Examine Climate Change, Oceans And Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Nov 2012

Shifting Seas: Symposium To Examine Climate Change, Oceans And Law, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Marine Law Symposium, a two-day event at RWU Law, brings together scientific and legal experts to consider how laws and policies regarding our fragile coastal communities should be made in the future.


Community Partnerships Center To Support Revitalization Of State’S Main Street Corridors, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Oct 2012

Community Partnerships Center To Support Revitalization Of State’S Main Street Corridors, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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University with partner with Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation on community development initiatives in Providence, Woonsocket.


The Loop (Fall 2012), Taylor University Oct 2012

The Loop (Fall 2012), Taylor University

The Loop (2012-2017)

The Fall 2012 edition of Taylor University’s The Loop.


Life Lessons From Finance Guru Leon Cooperman, Jill Rodrigues Sep 2012

Life Lessons From Finance Guru Leon Cooperman, Jill Rodrigues

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Wall Street legend shares the secrets of his success at Roger Williams University Leadership Institute lecture.


Fireside Chat, Rwu Law Style, With Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2012

Fireside Chat, Rwu Law Style, With Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito spent Friday at the School of Law, meeting with students and faculty and teaching a Constitutional Law class.


How Best To Educate The Next Generation In Historic Preservation, Brian E. Clark Sep 2012

How Best To Educate The Next Generation In Historic Preservation, Brian E. Clark

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Ten key takeaways from a first-of-its-kind conference on preservation education, hosted by the School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation.


Marilyn, In His Own Words, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2012

Marilyn, In His Own Words, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Writer in Residence Adam Braver on his Marilyn Monroe novel, "Misfit".


Nsf Pledges $586,500 To Underrepresented Students In Stem Programs At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2012

Nsf Pledges $586,500 To Underrepresented Students In Stem Programs At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Grant will allow University to provide 15 four-year, $26,000/year scholarships to selected students in engineering, biology and marine biology.


Take Two: Abby Moreau ’13, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jun 2012

Take Two: Abby Moreau ’13, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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From the classroom to the professional world, economics major Abby Moreau unveils the secret to her RWU success.


Academia Coram Deo, Gaylen J. Byker Jun 2012

Academia Coram Deo, Gaylen J. Byker

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Dr. Byker delivered this paper as the spring Convocation Address at Dordt College, January 13, 2012.


Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Marine Aquarium Fish Trade Study Reveals Fewer Fish, More Species Imported, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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First study of its kind finds aquarium tropical fish imports to the U.S. often misreported.


Commencement 2012: For Graduates, An Urge To Inspire Change, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Commencement 2012: For Graduates, An Urge To Inspire Change, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Honorable Madeleine Albright, other speakers encourage the Class of 2012 to focus not on the challenges ahead, but on the ceaseless opportunities to make a mark.


Rwu Law Commencement: Passing The Baton To The Next Generation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Rwu Law Commencement: Passing The Baton To The Next Generation, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU Law’s 17th Commencement took place Friday under clear blue skies, as 183 new law school graduates were awarded J.D. degrees before a crowd of nearly 2,000.


Senior Spotlight: On A (Nasa) Mission To Teach Science, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2012

Senior Spotlight: On A (Nasa) Mission To Teach Science, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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NASA names Class of 2012 graduate Nicole Monaco one of five aspiring STEM educators to its prestigious Endeavor Fellowship.


48th Annual Academic Honors Day Chapel, Cedarville University Apr 2012

48th Annual Academic Honors Day Chapel, Cedarville University

Academic Honors Day Programs

April 16, 2012


Creative Writing Undergrad Lands Spot In National Literary Magazine, Kaleigh Wilson Apr 2012

Creative Writing Undergrad Lands Spot In National Literary Magazine, Kaleigh Wilson

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The Santa Clara Review publishes poem by Chelsea Silva ’14 in Winter 2012 issue.


The Loop (Spring 2012), Taylor University Apr 2012

The Loop (Spring 2012), Taylor University

The Loop (2012-2017)

The Spring 2012 edition of Taylor University’s The Loop.


Advice From The 16th Century: What Copernicus Can Teach Us Today, Brian E. Clark Mar 2012

Advice From The 16th Century: What Copernicus Can Teach Us Today, Brian E. Clark

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Bestselling author Dava Sobel shares insights from her most recent subject as part of the President’s Distinguished Speakers Series.


In Good Company – Gsb Maintains Prestigious Aacsb Accreditation, Brian E. Clark Jan 2012

In Good Company – Gsb Maintains Prestigious Aacsb Accreditation, Brian E. Clark

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Fewer than 5 percent of business programs across the globe accredited by AACSB.


President's Annual Report, Brooks Keel Jan 2012

President's Annual Report, Brooks Keel

President's Annual Report (2012-2015)

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