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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”.


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.


Broken Records And Championship Games: Rwu’S Winter Athletic Success, Courtney Dell'agnese Mar 2019

Broken Records And Championship Games: Rwu’S Winter Athletic Success, Courtney Dell'agnese

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As the temperature outside rises and our spring athletes are ready to take the stage, we first look back at our 2019 winter season. Filled with post-season games across all teams, broken school records, journeys to nationals and multiple championships, RWU’s winter athletes displayed incredible skill, talent and heart throughout the season.


Coene Breaks Career Scoring Record In Rwu Men’S Basketball, Hannah Kaplan Feb 2019

Coene Breaks Career Scoring Record In Rwu Men’S Basketball, Hannah Kaplan

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Senior captain Austin Coene committed to Roger Williams University during the summer of 2014, before going into his senior year of high school, never expecting that he would shatter records.


Rwu Rolls Out Team Bus With New Hawks Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick Nov 2018

Rwu Rolls Out Team Bus With New Hawks Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Roger Williams University Athletics and Fisher Bus Inc. unveil bus emblazoned with redesigned logo and updated color scheme.


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.


Rwu Sailing Ranked #1 In Nation: Co-Ed Team Receives Top College Ranking From Sailing World, Nicholas Williams Apr 2018

Rwu Sailing Ranked #1 In Nation: Co-Ed Team Receives Top College Ranking From Sailing World, Nicholas Williams

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With the release of the first Sailing World college rankings of the Spring, the Roger Williams University Sailing team finds itself ranked first in the nation in the Co-Ed division.


Four Rwu Wrestlers Head To Ncaa Championship On Friday, Nicholas Williams Mar 2018

Four Rwu Wrestlers Head To Ncaa Championship On Friday, Nicholas Williams

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Finding Community In Tradition Of Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2017

Finding Community In Tradition Of Service, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Annual Feinstein Community Connections Day immerses freshman class into local communities for a day of service.


Us Sailing Moving To Roger Williams University Campus, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2017

Us Sailing Moving To Roger Williams University Campus, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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National governing body for sport of sailing relocates to waterfront Bristol campus Sept. 15.


Rwu Announces Athletics Director, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Jul 2017

Rwu Announces Athletics Director, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Kristin “Kiki” Jacobs previously served seven years as associate athletics director at Springfield College.


Rwu Announces 2017 Class Of Rwu Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Willams University Jul 2017

Rwu Announces 2017 Class Of Rwu Athletics Hall Of Fame, Public Affairs, Roger Willams University

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Four athletes and one team will be inducted into the sixth class during Homecoming & Family Weekend.


Commencement 2017: Celebration, Reflection And A Call To Action, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University May 2017

Commencement 2017: Celebration, Reflection And A Call To Action, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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NBC 10 Anchor Patrice Wood and Matthew Fanikos ’17 urge vision and conscience to create a well-lived life as 1,075 students earn bachelor's and master's degrees.


In Just Its Second Year, Rwu Men's Polo Team Becomes U.S. Champs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2017

In Just Its Second Year, Rwu Men's Polo Team Becomes U.S. Champs, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Join a campus-wide celebration at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Hawk’s Nest in the Campus Recreation Center.


A First In Rwu History, Polo Team Advances To Finals In National Championship Tournament, Edward Fitzpatrick Apr 2017

A First In Rwu History, Polo Team Advances To Finals In National Championship Tournament, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Cheer on the Hawks from a live-stream on campus as they play in the finals this Saturday.


Swimming & Diving Teams Claim First Championship And Returning Champs Titles, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Feb 2017

Swimming & Diving Teams Claim First Championship And Returning Champs Titles, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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.Sweeping victory this weekend brings men’s swimming & diving their first-ever championship, while the women’s team defends theirs for the win


Rwu Women’S Rugby To Become Varsity Sport In 2018, Nick Williams Feb 2017

Rwu Women’S Rugby To Become Varsity Sport In 2018, Nick Williams

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Athletics Department opts to create varsity status to provide more opportunities for women in sports.


Year In Review: The Top Stories At Roger Williams University In 2016, Jill Rodrigues Dec 2016

Year In Review: The Top Stories At Roger Williams University In 2016, Jill Rodrigues

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Celebrate RWU’s many successes in 2016 with a look back at the most-read stories of the year.


Hugh Freund ’11 Captures Silver Medal In 2016 Paralympics, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Sep 2016

Hugh Freund ’11 Captures Silver Medal In 2016 Paralympics, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Part of a three-man sailing team, architecture alumnus wins silver in Rio games.


Maia Agerup Brings Olympic Experience To Rwu Sailing, Nicholas William Sep 2016

Maia Agerup Brings Olympic Experience To Rwu Sailing, Nicholas William

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On the heels of fierce competition in the Rio Olympics, the freshman starts her RWU Sailing season this Saturday.


Rwu Sailing Alumnus Cy Thompson ’11 Advances To Quarterfinals In Rio Olympics, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Aug 2016

Rwu Sailing Alumnus Cy Thompson ’11 Advances To Quarterfinals In Rio Olympics, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Hawks’ most decorated sailor representing the U.S. Virgin Islands at Rio 2016.