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At Sash, Students Share Their Research With The Rwu Community, Juan Siliezar Apr 2017

At Sash, Students Share Their Research With The Rwu Community, Juan Siliezar

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SASH provides a forum for students to present their scholarly and creative work before an audience of peers.


For Social Justice Work, Mary Dinnean ’18 Honored As Newman Civic Fellow, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2017

For Social Justice Work, Mary Dinnean ’18 Honored As Newman Civic Fellow, Jill Rodrigues

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Psychology and public health double major recognized for involvement in social justice and public health issues.


Rwu Students Place First, Second At National Analytics And Advertising Competitions, Juan Siliezar Apr 2017

Rwu Students Place First, Second At National Analytics And Advertising Competitions, Juan Siliezar

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A third team representing the Gabelli School of Business placed in the top three at the national analytics competition.


Trip To Nyc Prepares, Tests Rwu Journalism Students, Sabrina Polin Apr 2017

Trip To Nyc Prepares, Tests Rwu Journalism Students, Sabrina Polin

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From workshops led by expert journalists to reporting on-assignment, students learn new skills in New York City.


Rwu To Host Roving Eye Film Festival From April 17 To 23, Juan Siliezar Apr 2017

Rwu To Host Roving Eye Film Festival From April 17 To 23, Juan Siliezar

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The student curated festival includes the Soforenko Foundation Film/Speaker Series on the Jewish Experience.


Celebrating The Impact Of Rwu’S Community-Engaged Projects, Jill Rodrigues Apr 2017

Celebrating The Impact Of Rwu’S Community-Engaged Projects, Jill Rodrigues

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Community Engagement Celebration provides a glimpse into student and faculty work across Rhode Island and beyond.


Rwu Students Claim Fourth Place In Robotics Challenge, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2017

Rwu Students Claim Fourth Place In Robotics Challenge, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Interdisciplinary team engineers a robot for the IEEE Region 1 Micromouse Competition.


Rwu Gabelli School Of Business Introduces Accelerated Master Of Business Administration Program, Juan Siliezar Apr 2017

Rwu Gabelli School Of Business Introduces Accelerated Master Of Business Administration Program, Juan Siliezar

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The new program enables students to earn their master’s degree just one year after completing their bachelor's


Nbc 10 Anchor Patrice Wood To Deliver Commencement Address At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Apr 2017

Nbc 10 Anchor Patrice Wood To Deliver Commencement Address At Rwu, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Dr. Pablo Rodriguez will receive an honorary degree during May 20 ceremony.


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.


Rwu Cybersecurity Expert Works On State Initiative To Combat Cyber Threats, Juan Siliezar Apr 2017

Rwu Cybersecurity Expert Works On State Initiative To Combat Cyber Threats, Juan Siliezar

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As a founding member of the state's Joint Cyber Task Force, RWU Cybersecurity Program Director Douglas White battles cyber disruptions in R.I..


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.


Rwu To Host Fifth Annual Tournées French Film Festival From April 3 To 8, Juan Siliezar Mar 2017

Rwu To Host Fifth Annual Tournées French Film Festival From April 3 To 8, Juan Siliezar

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Festival kicks off on Monday, April 3, with "Valley of Love" and features the premiere of award-winning short films on Saturday, April 8


Restoring A National Historic Landmark, Juan Siliezar Mar 2017

Restoring A National Historic Landmark, Juan Siliezar

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Four RWU civil engineering students work to make Fort Adams in Newport, R.I., structurally stable and safe for visitors.


New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof To Speak At Rwu On April 20, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2017

New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof To Speak At Rwu On April 20, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Community invited to hear two-time Pulitzer Prize winner talk about “Moral Obligations and National Interest: Refugees in the 21st Century”.


Campus Involvement Helps Rwu Students Prepare For Jobs, Juan Siliezar Mar 2017

Campus Involvement Helps Rwu Students Prepare For Jobs, Juan Siliezar

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Joining one of RWU’s clubs or organizations is not just fun, can help students get ready for life after graduation.


Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Assistant Dean Receives Friend Of The Corrections Department Award, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2017

Rwu School Of Continuing Studies Assistant Dean Receives Friend Of The Corrections Department Award, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Adriana I. Dawson praised for “diligence and commitment” to the “Pivot the Hustle” program, which helps inmates pivot to productive careers.


Students To Retrace Roger Williams’ Footsteps In England, Edward Fitzpatrick Mar 2017

Students To Retrace Roger Williams’ Footsteps In England, Edward Fitzpatrick

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First-year students will travel Williams' historic path, exploring the history and significance of Rhode Island’s founder as part of the Roger Seminar.


Marshall Co-Offers Course At Aapl Annual Meeting, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2017

Marshall Co-Offers Course At Aapl Annual Meeting, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Philip Marshall, Professor of Historic Preservation co-offered a course, “Forensic Evaluations in the Elderly”.


Wells Recent Presentations, Article, Chapter, Blog, Radio, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2017

Wells Recent Presentations, Article, Chapter, Blog, Radio, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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In October, Wells presented "Escaping from the System of Heritage: What Practice Should Become in 50 years” at the “Preservation in the US: 50 Years On” conference at Salve Regina University, Newport, RI.


Keeping 74 Bridge Street Above Water At Saahp, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2017

Keeping 74 Bridge Street Above Water At Saahp, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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RWU hosted special interactive session “Keeping 74 Bridge Street Above Water” with leaders from the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF), Union Studio & Community Design, and Building Conservation Associates (BCA) on Tuesday, November 29 at the SAAHP Gallery.


10th Annual Rwu Student Film Festival, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2017

10th Annual Rwu Student Film Festival, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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Risca Grant To Rwu Partner Arts In Common, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University Mar 2017

Risca Grant To Rwu Partner Arts In Common, Public Affairs, Roger Williams University

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The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is awarding a $50,000 grant to Arts in Common, a new nonprofit that plans to renovate the long-vacant Walley School into an arts and cultural hub on the historic Town Common.


Ready To Learn Providence Finds New Home At Roger Williams University, Edward Fitzpatrick Feb 2017

Ready To Learn Providence Finds New Home At Roger Williams University, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Program that works with early-childhood educators and parents to close achievement gap will become part of RWU’s School of Continuing Studies.


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 Professor's Study Finds More Risk Than Reward In Brand Activism, Edward Fitzpatrick Feb 2017

Rwu Professor's Study Finds More Risk Than Reward In Brand Activism, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Marketing professor co-authors journal article about “The Power of Politics in Branding” amid nation’s increasing political polarization.


Rwu To Host Exhibit On "The Black Church In Rhode Island” Through March 6, Edward Fitzpatrick Feb 2017

Rwu To Host Exhibit On "The Black Church In Rhode Island” Through March 6, Edward Fitzpatrick

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The exhibit tells the story in images and text of American firsts and the importance of the black church in Rhode Island throughout 250 years.


Rwu Hosts Training On Evidence-Based Interrogation, Edward Fitzpatrick Feb 2017

Rwu Hosts Training On Evidence-Based Interrogation, Edward Fitzpatrick

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Program for police detectives from Rhode Island and Massachusetts comes amid national debate about whether torture works


Board Of Trustees Selects Rwu's Next President, Edward Fitzpatrick Feb 2017

Board Of Trustees Selects Rwu's Next President, Edward Fitzpatrick

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The Roger Williams University Board of Trustees on Wednesday announced that Ioannis (Yannis) Miaoulis, who transformed the Museum of Science, Boston into an institution of national and international prominence, will become RWU’s new president, beginning in August.


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.