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Rwu Students Take Shakespeare To The Courtroom, Courtney Dell'agnese
Rwu Students Take Shakespeare To The Courtroom, Courtney Dell'agnese
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In this interdisciplinary legal studies course, students learned valuable law techniques while putting popular Shakespearean characters on trial.
From Rwu To Boston Common: Honoring Lost Loved Ones, Jill Rodrigues
From Rwu To Boston Common: Honoring Lost Loved Ones, Jill Rodrigues
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How the idea for Boston Common’s annual Memorial Day flag garden took root on the Roger Williams University campus.
Rwu Alum Creates Design For Popular New Summer Beer, Julia Rubin
Rwu Alum Creates Design For Popular New Summer Beer, Julia Rubin
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Leah Saccoccio `12, senior designer at Anheuser Busch, created the eye-catching design for Natural Light's new Naturdays beer.
As Civic Scholars, Rwu Graduates Ready To Change The World, Jill Rodrigues
As Civic Scholars, Rwu Graduates Ready To Change The World, Jill Rodrigues
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From committing to service on their first day as students to a deep dive into community-engaged work and real-world research projects, the Class of 2019 embodies civic scholarship at RWU.
Class Of 2019 Graduate Students Urged To “Make A Difference”, Jill Rodrigues
Class Of 2019 Graduate Students Urged To “Make A Difference”, Jill Rodrigues
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In RWU’s first annual Graduate Commencement, speakers challenge graduate students to change the world.
Rwu’S University College Graduates Students From All Walks Of Life, Courtney Dell'agnese
Rwu’S University College Graduates Students From All Walks Of Life, Courtney Dell'agnese
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In the 2019 University College commencement ceremony, RWU celebrated the accomplishments of students who received their degrees or certificates and honor society inductees.
Lavender Graduation Celebrates Queer And Trans Students, Justin Wilder, Julia Rubin
Lavender Graduation Celebrates Queer And Trans Students, Justin Wilder, Julia Rubin
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Friends and family celebrated 18 graduating students from RWU's Queer and Trans community at our second annual Lavender Graduation.
A Conversation With 2019 Student Commencement Speaker Phoebe Thaler, Julia Rubin
A Conversation With 2019 Student Commencement Speaker Phoebe Thaler, Julia Rubin
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Phoebe Thaler `19 spoke with RWU News about the significance of being student commencement speaker, the importance of representation, community, and advocacy and her hopes for the future.
Leaders Honored In Student Achievement Awards, Julia Rubin
Leaders Honored In Student Achievement Awards, Julia Rubin
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On May 5, friends, family and RWU community members gathered to celebrate the many accomplishments of our student leaders.
Rwu Business Students Develop 10-Year R.I. Business And Economic Report For State Government Officials, Jill Rodrigues
Rwu Business Students Develop 10-Year R.I. Business And Economic Report For State Government Officials, Jill Rodrigues
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Analyzing key business and economic factors from 2008-2017, findings from the report have been released on the R.I. Secretary of State website.
Students Share Research At Academic Showcase And Honors, Jill Rodrigues
Students Share Research At Academic Showcase And Honors, Jill Rodrigues
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SASH provides a forum for students to present their scholarly and creative work before an audience of peers.
Hawks Soar Past The Challenge: Rwu Day Of Giving Breaks Records, Jill Rodrigues
Hawks Soar Past The Challenge: Rwu Day Of Giving Breaks Records, Jill Rodrigues
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Participation more than doubled, raising the most funds ever on an annual Day of Giving.
At First Ever Star Field Flashlight Exhibition, Expect The Unexpected, Julia Rubin
At First Ever Star Field Flashlight Exhibition, Expect The Unexpected, Julia Rubin
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On Sunday May 5, RWU artists of all types will showcase their work at the WaterFire Arts Center, in the first-ever Star Field Flashlight Exhibition.
A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin
A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin
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On Wednesday, April 24, students, faculty, staff, and community members, gathered to recognize more than 80 collaborative projects that have bolstered community initiatives and instilled in students important skills for the future.
Rwu Students Claim Second Place In Student Advertising Competition, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder
Rwu Students Claim Second Place In Student Advertising Competition, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder
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Innovative marketing campaign earns interdisciplinary team top-two finish in the regional round of the National Student Advertising Competition.
The Women @ Rwu Conference And Showcase: Recognizing Innovative, Creative And Cutting-Edge Work, Courtney Dell'agnese
The Women @ Rwu Conference And Showcase: Recognizing Innovative, Creative And Cutting-Edge Work, Courtney Dell'agnese
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On May 3, join The Women’s Faculty Caucus in celebrating 58 women and woman-identified faculty and staff members as they present their research, scholarship, creative talents, and more.
A Conversation With Filmmaker Mike Formanski `12, Julia Rubin
A Conversation With Filmmaker Mike Formanski `12, Julia Rubin
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This February, Mike Formanski `12 returned to the place where he first discovered the magic of filmmaking.
Rwu's Year In Review, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder, Juan Siliezar, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu's Year In Review, Jill Rodrigues, Justin Wilder, Juan Siliezar, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Despite an unexpected loss, this was a great year of progress for Roger Williams University. This was the year we mourned the passing of our beloved president; but from grief, we found inspiration in his legacy to renew an even stronger commitment to empowering students to use their knowledge and skills toward making a positive impact in local and global communities. It also heralded many successes, from state-of-the-art educational facilities added to campus to the first-ever alumnus leading the Board of Trustees, an exciting, new look for the Hawk, and a reinvented mission and identity for University College. As 2018 …
Rwu Leads The Way In Saving Students Money On Textbooks, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Leads The Way In Saving Students Money On Textbooks, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Roger Williams University has saved its students an estimated $57,800 in the last academic year alone by replacing expensive printed textbooks with open educational resources (OER), which are free and openly licensed materials such as digital textbooks, multimedia files and online lesson plans.
Rwu Releases New Hawk Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Releases New Hawk Logo, Edward Fitzpatrick
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More passionate and fierce hawk is part of project that includes updated color palette and a stronger, more unified visual identity for athletics.
Rwu Appoints Provost Andrew Workman As Interim President, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Rwu Appoints Provost Andrew Workman As Interim President, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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While search for next university president will continue as planned, RWU Board of Trustees names Workman to serve as interim president.
Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University
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Farish, who died July 5, became president of RWU in 2011 with a focus to “build the university the world needs now”.
A Piece Of Home For Everyone: Making The Rwu Fourth Of July Float, Courtney Dell'agnese
A Piece Of Home For Everyone: Making The Rwu Fourth Of July Float, Courtney Dell'agnese
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Orientation Advisors take a ‘Hometown Hero’ approach to this year’s Fourth of July Parade float.
Rwu Awarded $150,000 By Barr Foundation To Put Success Within Reach Of All Students, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Awarded $150,000 By Barr Foundation To Put Success Within Reach Of All Students, Edward Fitzpatrick
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School of Continuing Studies will use grant to design new school model that will serve English Language Learners.
Rwu Students Work With Organization That Helps Intellectually Disabled Students Transition To Jobs, Juan Siliezar
Rwu Students Work With Organization That Helps Intellectually Disabled Students Transition To Jobs, Juan Siliezar
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This hands-on experience shows how community-engaged writing projects help students develop key writing, teamwork and research skills.
Rwu Students Design Graphics And Website For R.I.’S First Teen Recovery Center, Juan Siliezar
Rwu Students Design Graphics And Website For R.I.’S First Teen Recovery Center, Juan Siliezar
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Students partnered with The Providence Center to develop graphics and a fully functioning website for the organization’s new teen center.
Rwu Graduate Wins Tony Award As A Producer Of “The Band’S Visit”, Edward Fitzpatrick
Rwu Graduate Wins Tony Award As A Producer Of “The Band’S Visit”, Edward Fitzpatrick
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Roger Williams University alumnus Charlie Stone received a Tony Award on June 10 as a producer of “The Band’s Visit,” which swept the Radio City Music Hall ceremonies with 10 awards, including best new musical.
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic, Brittany Fulgione
Untitled: An Exploration Of Anonymity In The Dominican Republic, Brittany Fulgione
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Brittany Fulgione '18 has traveled to Central America and the Caribbean three times to contextualize social justice work in Latin America. This is her senior capstone reflection.
Producing A Career In Film Festivals, Justin Wilder
Producing A Career In Film Festivals, Justin Wilder
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Gabbi DiNobile '18 builds film festival experience into her PR career path.
Marching Toward The Finish, Juan Siliezar
Marching Toward The Finish, Juan Siliezar
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A quick look at the work master's of architecture students are presenting as part of their graduate thesis.