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As Civic Scholars, Rwu Graduates Ready To Change The World, Jill Rodrigues May 2019

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 May 2019

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.


Lavender Graduation Celebrates Queer And Trans Students, Justin Wilder, Julia Rubin May 2019

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 May 2019

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 May 2019

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 May 2019

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 May 2019

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 May 2019

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.


A Celebration Of Community Engagement, Julia Rubin Apr 2019

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 Work With Organization That Helps Intellectually Disabled Students Transition To Jobs, Juan Siliezar Jun 2018

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 Jun 2018

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 Jun 2018

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.


Learning To Market A Labor Of Love, Juan Siliezar Apr 2018

Learning To Market A Labor Of Love, Juan Siliezar

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To help take a small business to the next level, RWU students learn the art it takes to make its signature treat.


The Alumni Connection: Tv Producer Shares Field-Reporting Experience With Journalism Students, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2018

The Alumni Connection: Tv Producer Shares Field-Reporting Experience With Journalism Students, Jill Rodrigues

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Kathleen Kiely ’13 takes students into the field as she reports for WCVB TV’s “Chronicle”. Jill Rodrigues.


Rwu Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive Into R.I.’S Food Insecurity Issues, Jill Rodrigues Mar 2018

Rwu Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive Into R.I.’S Food Insecurity Issues, Jill Rodrigues

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Students apply their hands-on lessons in food insecurity issues to make an advocacy pitch to state legislators.


Rwu Law Spring Break In Puerto Rico: Helping Hurricane Victims, Michael M. Bowden Mar 2018

Rwu Law Spring Break In Puerto Rico: Helping Hurricane Victims, Michael M. Bowden

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With FEMA assistance lagging and hundreds of thousands still lacking basic amenities, an intrepid group of RWU Law students heads to San Juan, offering legal assistance to their neediest fellow citizens.


Rwu Students Help Gloria Gemma Research Programs For Children Whose Parents Have Cancer, Juan Siliezar Dec 2017

Rwu Students Help Gloria Gemma Research Programs For Children Whose Parents Have Cancer, Juan Siliezar

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The hands-on experience provided students with teamwork, research and writing skills they can use upon graduation.