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Graduate With More Than A Single Major
The majority of RWU students graduate with a second major or minor, giving them the skills and diverse experiences that are most desirable for employers and graduate school admission.
Academic Programs
SSNS offers degree options for both undergraduate and graduate students in the fields of social or natural science. Programs focus on developing students skilled in analytical thinking, research methods, quantitative reasoning, and sociocultural learning.
Center For Economic and Environmental Development (CEED)
Created to promote the environmentally sustainable development of marine and maritime industries in Rhode Island, the center serves as a research hub where students get hands-on experience and work on community-based projects that intersect economic development with environmental stewardship.
Departments
Encompassing social sciences like sociology, politics, psychology, and natural sciences like math, physics, and environmental science, our departments house programs that develop well-rounded students with the skill set to succeed in their careers or future study.
Faculty and Staff
Our experienced and credentialed scholars and practitioners develop personal, meaningful relationships with students. Both inside and outside the classroom they are directly involved with all aspects of educating our students.
Health Professions Advising
Are you interested in a career in the health professions and want more information on developing your studies toward professional preparation? Visit Health Professions Advising for resources on how you can explore your options for health professions pathways.
Choosing Her Own Path
Sarah Wood, RWU Class of 2019 Political Science
One of the things Sarah Wood, an Honors Program member who was also recently named to the National Political Science Honor Society, enjoys most about RWU is the flexibility and guidance the university provides to create her own path.
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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.
STEM Students Take the Spotlight at National Chemistry Conference
Nearly a dozen RWU students showcased their undergraduate research and earned recognition at the American Chemical Society’s Spring Meeting & Expo, using hands-on learning to develop valuable skills and experience.
Trailblazing Woman Sailor Cole Brauer to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address
May 16 ceremony to celebrate history-maker in the sports world and leaders in the blue economy, law enforcement, and the law.
RWU Earns Best Rookie Team at National Home Builders Competition
Interdisciplinary student team from RWU’s Cummings Institute for Real Estate received top honors at collegiate competition in Las Vegas.
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY AND ATLANTIC SHARK INSTITUTE PARTNER ON SHARK RESEARCH AND INTERNSHIPS
BRISTOL, R.I. – Roger Williams University (RWU), a leader in marine science, and the Atlantic Shark Institute (ASI), the region’s premier shark research organization, announce a partnership to