University News - Roger Williams University

Students keep their heads, lose their hair RWU students go bald for St. Baldrick's

RWU students go bald for St. Baldrick's

As a part of the Mr. RWU Spectacular, a male “beauty pageant” at Roger Williams University, 10 student contestants have been busy raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network and Hasbro Children’s Hospital. (Read more >)

RWU Law Student’s Long Crusade Helps End Prostitution in Rhode Island

Melanie Shapiro, 22, a current student at Roger Williams University School of Law has been confronting the issue of indoor prostitution in Rhode Island for years. (Read more >)

Major Gift to RWU Law Boosts Legal Services for Communities in Need

A prominent Rhode Island attorney was honored Thursday for a $250,000 challenge gift supporting Roger Williams University School of Law (Read more >)

Céline Cousteau to Speak at Roger Williams University

Granddaughter of the Legendary Jacques Cousteau Will Discuss Sustainability Issues (Read more >)

RWU Women’s Center to Host World-Renowned Journalist Rana Husseini

Thursday, November 12, for two public lectures. During her visit to RWU, Husseini will address the terrible nature of honor killings as chronicled in her new novel, "Murder in the Name of Honor." (Read more >)

TV Special Correspondent Lisa Ling to Speak at RWU

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Roger Williams University’s Eat Local Challenge Stimulates Appetites and Local Economies

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Civic Activities Grants Now Available from Town of Bristol/RWU Cooperative Committee

25,000 in Funds Available in 2009 to Residents and Organizations From Bristol (Read more >)

Incoming Students at Roger Williams University Join Massive Community Service Day

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Roger Williams University Moves Up in Top-10 Ranking in U.S. News’ America’s Best Colleges 2010

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RWU Earns Federal Grants in Support of Global & Sustainability Initiatives

Roger Williams University to Receive $274,140 from the Dept. of State & Dept. of Education (Read more >)

Roger Williams University Has Been Named One of the Best Colleges to Work for in the United States

RWU received the Great College recognition in six categories (Read more >)

Dave Kemmy named Roger Williams University Interim Athletic Director

Athletic Director of the RWU Department of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation for the 2009-10 academic year. (Read more >)

Roger Williams University to Confer Nearly 1,000 Graduates, Seven to Receive Honorary Degrees

Education Innovator to Deliver University Commencement Address, Chief Justice of Puerto Rico to Deliver Law School Commencement Address (Read more >)

Religion and the State in Islam and the West Conference

The University’s second biennial conference on religion and the state, to be held on April 24-26, 2009 (Read more >)

Rhode Island International Film Festival

fourth annual Roving Eye Film Festival™ (Read more >)

Roger Williams University Launches New Online Media Room

found at: http://mediaroom.rwu.edu/ (Read more >)

Roger Williams University to Host Low Carbon Diet Day

Bon Appetit For Roger Williams University Helps Diners Adopt Wallet-Friendly, Healthy & Tasty Low Carbon Diets (Read more >)

RWU School of Law to Host Roe v. Wade Attorney

Dr. Sarah Weddington, nationally known attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues to speak at RWU School of Law (Read more >)