The RWU student experience is packed with hands-on projects, real-world opportunities, unique program offerings, personalized interactions with faculty, and much more. All of it meant to help students discover their passions while preparing for a successful career and a fulfilling life. Our students and faculty are scholars, researchers, scientists, architects, and more.
Rebekah Snyder, RWU Class of 2016
Rebekah Snyder '16 supported 156 women in delivering their impact statements to confront disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Paul Pabis, RWU Class of 2017
Paul Pabis isn’t just a believer in lifelong learning, he’s an embodiment of it. Since earning an initial degree from RWU, Paul has come back twice to further his skills, knowledge and career opportunities.
Farbod Farhadi, Associate Professor of Marketing, MBA Program Coordinator
At RWU, it's not just about getting an MBA degree, it's about becoming a leader in business. RWU's program provides this for students.
Lauren Sieving, RWU Class of 2018
Lauren Sieving takes full advantage of RWU's waterfront campus by jumping into a wetsuit and exploring the underwater world of Mt. Hope Bay.
Christina Pokwatka, RWU Class of 2017
For her capstone project, Christina Pokwatka surveyed structures and created a conditions report on a real evaluation project. Here, she reflects on some of her experience and shows what an RWU historic preservation student sees when they survey historic pieces.
Sarah Jane DelSanto, RWU Class of 2017
Sarah Jane DelSanto, who graduated with an elementary education degree from RWU in 2015, has a love of reading. To stoke that passion, DelSanto has returned to RWU as a graduate student. Read her reflections on her experience and what she hopes to achieve.
Ben Bergenholtz, RWU Class of 2013
With a bachelor’s and master’s in historic preservation from RWU, Ben Bergenholtz ’03 ’12M has built a business of bringing historic buildings back to life.
Alejandro Leguizamo, Associate Professor
Hear from Associate Professor of Psychology Alejandro Leguizamo to find out more about the research and impacts his students are making in real communities.
Sean Varano, Professor
Sean Varano considers himself a community researcher, and for good reason. He has years of experience developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based approaches to crime and public health programs in the local community.
Andrew Cole, RWU Class of 2016
Experiential learning is the bridge between education and employment. At RWU, students have opportunities to work with real clients to develop big ideas. Andy Cole worked with international team Sea Potential to develop final submission plans for the DUO Wave Energy Converter.
