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Staff and Faculty Rally against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting

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North Campus Residence Hall, Roger Williams University – On Thursday, May 14th, frustrated staff and faculty gathered to rally against the furlough outside of North Campus Residence Hall, where a Board of Trustees meeting was taking place in the Great Room. “It’s a sign of solidarity,” said Doctor Kerri Ullucci, a professor of diversity and...

Faculty and Staff Rally Against Furlough outside Board of Trustees Meeting

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NEARI Organizer Fil Eden lead the crowd and organized chants. Laura Turner – Associate Professor of Psychology (right) and Rebecca Distefano – Assistant Professor of Psychology, with her baby (left) show support. NEARI Government Relations Director Alex Lucini singing “Solidarity Forever” to the crowd. NEARI President Val Lawson gives

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The End of Beginning

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Dear Seniors & RWU, In just nine days, the Roger Williams University graduating class of 2026 will turn their tassels and walk across the stage as college graduates. It seems like yesterday when we were moving into our freshman year dorms, nervously meeting our roommates, and anticipating the next four years of our lives. It...

The Pursuit of Passion

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I kind of joined the Hawks Herald by accident. I made eye contact with the person manning the table at my freshman year involvement fair, and rather than walking away awkwardly, I approached the table to pick up some free swag. That started a conversation which led to my involvement in the school newspaper. I...

Interim President Attends Student Senate

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On April 27, interim president Dr. Brian Williams and Chair of Board of Trustees, Heather Boujoulian attended Student Senate after President Ioannis Miaoulis’s retirement to answer student questions regarding the transition in June. Williams has worked at RWU since 2017 in his role as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing before he stepped in

1979 Alum Richard Sullivan to Deliver Commencement Address

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Richard “Dick” Sullivan has been chosen to deliver the commencement address to the class of 2026 and will be an honorary degree recipient. Sullivan is a class of 79 alumni and has created an accomplished business career. Sullivan has worked as the Chief Marketing Officer with The Home Depot, Executive Vice President with the NFL...

Faculty & Staff Furlough Goes Forward Despite Protests & Petition

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On April 20, RWU faculty received a letter from the Office of the President, specifically the Chief of Staff, Brian Williams through their RWU Faculty Association representative, Cliff Murphy. Leslie Florio, an Assistant Executive Director/UniServ for the National Education Association of Rhode Island (NEARI), and Tom McDonough, the RWU Vice President of Hum

Lacrosse Celebrates Senior Games

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This past weekend, the Roger Williams University lacrosse community said goodbye to a combined 17 seniors across the men’s and women’s teams in back-to-back senior night celebrations. Before each game, seniors walked and met with their families on the field with their families as the crowd cheered hugs, and a few tears marking the start...

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