Roger Williams University Alumni Return in Record Numbers for Alumni and Reunion Hawk Weekend
More than 425 alumni and guests gather in Bristol for the university’s largest reunion celebration in 14 years.
Roger Williams Alumni
Once a Hawk, Always a Hawk
Alumni & Reunion Hawk Weekend (May 29-31, 2026) Registration is open!
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A Letter from the AVP
Dear Alumni Hawk Family,
Welcome to your Alumni Association's web page! Roger Williams has the best, brightest and most accomplished alumni and we are proud to have you as an integral part of our Alumni Hawk Family.
No matter where life takes you, we hope you will continue to engage and stay connected with your alma mater. We encourage you to visit campus often and participate in Alumni Reunion Weekend May 29- 31, 2026.
Be sure to check out our other special events like the Hawks Take Flight Alumni Tour and Networking Hawk Alumni receptions, which are regularly updated on our social media pages (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook) and shared through our monthly email newsletter and website.
The Office of Alumni Relations is here to serve as your information center and bridge to campus life after Roger Williams. Feel free to reach out anytime or stop by the Alumni & Admissions House to say hello! We love reminiscing and can arrange campus tours to showcase the exciting improvements happening at Roger Williams.
Don’t forget to keep your contact information updated with us, including your preferred email address, so you don’t miss out on any communications. Update your contact info here.
Thanks for being a part of our Alumni Hawk Family.
Proud Alum,
Kelly A. Scafariello ‘99
Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations
Upcoming Events
PCI Oral History Project
The Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with the company PCI to create the Roger Williams Oral History Project. PCI works with our office helping to collect stories from our alumni to memorialize the history of the campus experience through the years from when Roger was a College or now, a University to help build the Roger Williams Oral History Project.
The Alumni Association
The Association helps keep you connected and provides opportunities for you to engage with the University in ways that are especially meaningful to you. Whether you assist future students in discovering Roger Williams for the first time, provide current students with career guidance, mentor young alumni, or be a volunteer for special events, we appreciate your support and commitment.
Membership in the Alumni Association is automatic upon graduation. The Alumni Association is devoted to keeping you informed and connected, and we encourage you to take advantage of the many programs available to our alumni community.
Are you a Law School alum? Visit the Law Alumni Association
Stay Connected
If you haven’t yet contributed, take this moment to reconnect with Roger Williams—and give back to the University that helped you find your path and passion. You can choose to support a specific school or campaign, or volunteer your time.
Alumni Chapters
Alumni Chapters offer a great opportunity for alumni to connect with fellow graduates, foster lifelong learning, support their local communities and build connections with the University. They also serve as a valuable resource for new graduates and alumni who are relocating to a new city. Visit our Facebook page to join your group, or start a new one!
Contact
Kelly Scafariello '99
Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations
kscafariello@rwu.edu
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