Congratulations Graduates
Celebrating the Class of 2025 at RWU
The RWU Difference
Roger Williams University is a top-ranked university in Rhode Island, offering juris doctorate, graduate, and undergraduate degrees. Located in a safe, coastal environment, RWU provides a dynamic educational experience by creating powerful combinations of academic excellence with real-world opportunities. The university is committed to preparing students for successful careers in a competitive and adaptable workforce.
Making an Impact
Celebrate Commencement with the Class of 2025
Join us in honoring RWU’s graduates. Explore event schedules, accessibility resources, livestream information, and everything you need to celebrate Commencement 2025.
Spotlight on the Class of 2025
Meet this year’s graduates and explore their stories of growth, success, and hands-on learning as they reflect on their RWU journey and what comes next.
Innovating The Blue Economy
Our academic expertise in marine science and innovation with shellfish aquaculture, ports and shipping, marine trades and defense, and marine and coastal law helps strengthen our communities, coastal economies, and the environment.
Facts at a Glance
- 96%
of RWU Class of 2023Secured post-graduate opportunities of a job placement or grad school within 6 months.*
- 30%First Generation Students
- Only 1Rhode Island's Only Law School
RWU School of Law enjoys undivided attention from the state bench and bar
- 70+Clubs
Plus 24 Varsity Division III Sports
- 98%Receive Financial Aid
RWU has increased its institutional financial aid undergraduate budget by over 50% in the last five years.
- 12+Masters and Certificate programs
RWU News
Students Recognized for Academic Excellence and Contributions to RWU Community
The annual Student Achievement Awards honored undergrads, graduate, and law students for their continued dedication, leadership, and on-campus accomplishments.
Student Innovation and Excellence Take Center Stage at 12th Annual SASH
At the Student Academic Showcase and Honors, undergraduate and graduate students across all schools shared original research, capstone work, and creative projects with the RWU community.
RWU’s Third Annual Real Estate Symposium Explores Industry Trends, Future Development
Industry leaders, experts, and students explored how policy, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration are shaping the future of real estate development.
RWU Upgrades Shellfish Hatchery and Farm, Expanding Impact on Rhode Island’s Blue Economy
CEED is strengthening Rhode Island’s coastal communities by fueling sustainable growth of the blue economy.
Internships and Research Lead Forensic Science Alum to Career in Evidence Analysis
From attending a criminal identification conference to co-founding an academic-based club, Hannah Leonard '24 paved her own path to become an Evidence Technician at the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona.
Social Media
To mark the end of the semester, the @rwu_international, @rwu_globalhawks, and @rwu_splo brought the celebration to RWU, creating a colorful moment of connection and community.
From oceanfront sunsets to drone shows lighting up the sky, the Hawk experience is waiting for you, but only if you say yes.
