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In Central Falls, A Bold Design Signals A Bright Future, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Graphic design students from RWU team with city officials to create a modern, bold brand identity that also embraces the community’s history.

Under Cover: The Art Of The Book With Rwu Librarians Lindsey Gumb And Heidi Benedict, Melissa Patricio

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Creative Writing students go behind the pages to learn the basics of bookbinding.

Full Steam Ahead: Education Students Develop Custom Exhibit Proposals For Herreshoff Marine Museum, Sabrina Polin

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Interactive exhibits combine sailing basics with lessons in science, technology, engineering, art and math.

Rwu Student Team Captures Regional Design-Build Championship, Madison Reslow

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For the second-year in a row, Architecture and Construction Management team is among eight regional winners in the National Design-Build Student Competition.

Homecoming 2015 Booklet, Taylor University

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Fun, Functional Fabric: Saahp Students Sweep Competition In Fabric Structures Challenge, Sabrina Polin

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Projects by architecture graduate students claim first, second and third at the Industrial Fabrics Association International’s Student Design Challenge.

Hawk On The High Seas: Emma Wightman ’17 To Sail Across The Atlantic With Sea Semester, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Upper-level science undergrads from across the country will investigate global climate change while aboard a 134-foot brigantine en route from the Canary Islands to St. Croix.

Rwu Arboretum A Reality As Campus Earns Accreditation, Jill Rodrigues

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Home to more than 30 species of native and specimen trees, the RWU campus becomes an internationally accredited arboretum.

Parent & Family Weekend 2015 Booklet, Taylor University

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The schedule for the 2015 Parent & Family Weekend October 9-11, 2015.

Toward A Greater Good: In The Heart Of Providence, Celebrating Community-Engaged Projects, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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On the heels of the 'Roger’s Revolution' launch, Community Engagement Celebration provides a glimpse into student and faculty work across Rhode Island.

Funny Business: Susan Bedusa ’01 Helms National Lampoon Documentary, Sabrina Polin

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The moose out front should’ve told you – go see alumna Susan Bedusa’s new film, Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon.

Raising An “Amoeba Army” To Fight A Deadly Intestinal Parasite, Sabrina Polin

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Senior biology and chemistry major Joshua Leitao investigates amebiasis via American Society of Microbiology research fellowship.

Gabelli School Of Business Senior Named Rhode Island Changemaker Fellow, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Monica Canova selected for new fellowship program designed to integrate student leaders into Rhode Island’s entrepreneurship scene.

Architecture Students To Partner In Developing Citywide Arboretum, Jill Rodrigues

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The Newport Tree Society will collaborate with students to create citywide reforestation plans and to preserve existing tree canopies.

Law Professor, Alumna Lead City Year Board, Michael M. Bowden

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Professor Andy Horwitz and Stephanie Federico ‘03 co-chair advisory board of City Year Providence, aiming to dramatically cut dropout rates.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Triple Threat, Featuring Two Ouachita Alums, Draws Rave Reviews On America's Got Talent, Trennis Henderson, Ouachita News Bureau

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Howie Mandel called the trio a “real boy band” and Howard Stern labeled them “beautifully nerdy.” The results? Triple Threat earned a standing ovation and four “yes” votes from the celebrity judges for their audition performance on the May 26 season premiere of the popular NBC program, America’s Got Talent.

Triple Threat, a talented trio from Benton, Ark., includes two recent Ouachita Baptist University graduates, Tyler Davis and Will Richey, as well as Caleb Conrad, a student at the University of Arkansas. Following the group’s performance of MKTO's song "Classic,” they will be moving to the next round of competition …

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.

Father Inspired To Follow Daughter's Dominican Path, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee

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When Jennifer Mac-Romero' 15 walked at Commencement on May 16, her father was in the audience with more than a proud look. He plans to follow her footsteps.

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.

Interview Of Margaret Mccoey, M.S., Margaret M. Mccoey, Matthew Riffe

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Margaret “Peggy” McCoey is the Director of Graduate Programs in Computer Information Science, Information Technology, and Economic Crime Forensics at La Salle University. Born in the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia in 1957, Peggy grew up in St. Martin of Tours parish attending their grade school before going to Little Flower High School. After graduation in 1975, Peggy entered La Salle University an undergraduate where she received a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Peggy received a master’s degree from Villanova in 1984. Beginning in 1982, Peggy McCoey has taught at La Salle University in some capacity. Throughout the 1990’s, Peggy …

‘Blood Brothers’ Trade A Day Of Practice For A Day Of Donation, Sabrina Polin

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RWU’s Men’s Lacrosse Team donates blood together for the fifth year.

Hawkward Takes The Ppac Stage On Saturday As 'Special Guest' Performers For Jay Leno, Lynda Curtis

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As opening act for the comedian, a cappella group to perform nine songs, including 'Uptown Funk,' at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

On Spring Break, Trading Sun And Sand For Service Learning, Lynda Curtis

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From Providence to Pittsburgh to Peru, more than 130 students ditch beach towels and opt for tool belts this week as part of Alternative Spring Break projects.