RWU Blue Fellows Turn Summer Experiences Into Real-World Skills
Three Roger Williams University students spent the summer turning their interests in marine science into hands-on experience through the Blue Fellows Program.
Location Matters at Roger Williams University
Two Campuses. Endless Opportunities.
Rhode Island, Bristol, Providence, and Beyond
With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, RWU offers the perfect balance of a safe, close-knit waterfront community and a vibrant urban hub. Our students thrive in a university that is just the right size—small classes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to hands-on experiences in Rhode Island, Boston, New York, and beyond.
We’re not just located in the community—we’re embedded in it, forging partnerships that give students real-world opportunities while making a difference.
Coastal Advantage: Research, Internships, and Career Opportunities Start Here
With direct access to coastal ecosystems, community partnerships, and industry connections, the RWU Coastal Advantage prepares students to launch meaningful careers that make an impact on the world.
Inside RWU’s Shellfish Hatchery: Fueling RI’s Blue Economy
RWU's Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) is leading innovation in aquaculture and marine science. RWU is raising millions of oysters and clams for restoration efforts, while training the next generation of marine biologists.
Waterfront Location at RWU | The College Tour
Junior Forensic Biology major Julia talks about the many things to do in RWU's campus hometown of Bristol, Rhode Island, which sits right on the water.
A Strategic Location for Real-World Impact
From Bristol’s quiet shoreline to Providence’s bustling downtown, RWU’s campuses serve as launchpads for research, internships, and careers. Students have direct access to opportunities throughout Rhode Island, southeastern New England, Boston, and New York.
Here, location matters—because where you learn shapes how you live, work, and grow.
RWU Powering the Blue Economy
Roger Williams University launched the Blue Fellows Program, a bold new initiative preparing students to drive innovation in marine science, conservation, and sustainable economic development through hands-on internships with laboratories, aquaculture facilities, research-focused nonprofits and marine businesses.
IN THE NEWS
Roger Williams University Blue Fellow Studies Sharks and Other Ocean Predators Around Block Island
BRISTOL, R.I. – What lives beneath the waters off the Rhode Island coastline and around Block Island? Roger Williams University Marine Biology alumna Grace Baldwin ’26 spent her summer helping
Small Shellfish, Big Questions: Roger Williams University Blue Fellows Study Hard Clam Survival and Growth
Through the Blue Fellows Program, two RWU students gained hands-on research experience at the Gulf Shellfish Institute while studying hard clam survival, growth, and aquaculture.
Tiny Algae, Big Possibilities: Roger Williams University Blue Fellows Study Marine Algae as a Solution for Heavy Metal Pollution
Through the Blue Fellows Program, two RWU students are studying whether microscopic marine algae could one day help reduce heavy metal pollution in aquatic environments.
Roger Williams University Blue Fellows Advance Aquaculture Research to Support Sustainable Fish Farming
Roger Williams University Blue Fellows Cara Harvey '26 and Gillian Frey '27 are conducting hands-on aquaculture research that could improve fish nutrition, prevent disease, and strengthen the blue economy.
