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Tradition Of Service Continues With Community Connections, Melissa A. Patricio Aug 2015

Tradition Of Service Continues With Community Connections, Melissa A. Patricio

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Freshmen glean new experiences, reap new skills from day of service.


Housingworks Ri, Rhode Island Association Of Realtors To Partner On Housing Research & Analysis, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2015

Housingworks Ri, Rhode Island Association Of Realtors To Partner On Housing Research & Analysis, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Rhode Island Association of Realtors will also sponsor the 2015 Housing Fact Book Luncheon, scheduled for October.


Diocese Of Providence Partners With Scs To Integrate Steam In Catholic Schools, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2015

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 Aug 2015

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.


Rwu Joins The New American Colleges And Universities Consortium, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2015

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 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.


Rwu Athletics Announces Fourth Class Of Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2015

Rwu Athletics Announces Fourth Class Of Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Four athletes, one coach and one team to be inducted, another athlete to receive special recognition at ceremony on Oct. 24.


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.


The Proof Is In The Pudding: Rwu Among Top 10 College Dining Halls, Marissa Downes Jul 2015

The Proof Is In The Pudding: Rwu Among Top 10 College Dining Halls, Marissa Downes

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Once again, the Dining Commons and Bon Appetit are lauded for locally sourced ingredients and diverse selection of standout dishes.


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.


Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden Jun 2015

Pro Bono Collaborative: Safe Passage Through Guardianship, Michael M. Bowden

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The PBC’s guardianship project brings together a hospital, a law firm, RWU Law students and the parents of disabled children – and helps them all.


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.


In The Name Of Autism Awareness... On Your Mark, Get Set, Decorate!, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2015

In The Name Of Autism Awareness... On Your Mark, Get Set, Decorate!, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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At the ICC's 5th Annual Cake Off on April 11, teams can put their culinary skills to the test in support of National Autism Awareness Month.