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 are independent thinkers, scholars, leaders, scientists, architects, artists, researchers, world travelers, athletes, and more.
Gabrielle Baillargeon, RWU Class of 2020
Ever since forging an original research project her freshman year, Gabrielle Baillargeon continues to surf a tidal wave of success.
Danny Perkins, RWU Class of 2019
In the summer after his junior year, Danny Perkins discovered and explored his own teaching style as a museum education intern at Plimoth Plantation. The experience gave him the confidence he needed to see himself as a skilled educator.
Erin Lyons, RWU Class of 2016
When double majoring in different academic areas, finding two that complement one another is easier than you might think. Take Erin Lyons ’16, for example. The Lynbrook, N.Y., resident has been combining her passions for dance and travel, thanks to her double major, in a way she never would have imagined before coming to Roger Williams University.
Juliet Hulme, RWU Class of 2019
Senior public relations major, Juliet Hulme knew that landing the right internship wasn’t going to be easy. And while she had the necessary skills to succeed in a PR position, she needed a strong resume and cover letter to stand out against other candidates. This is where having RWU’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) as a resource made all the difference.
Clarice Contente, RWU Class of 2019
A degree in educational studies is quickly becoming recognized as a degree that opens doors to a wide variety of rewarding education-based careers outside of the classroom. It's why, for example, Clarice Contente - who hopes to start a career as a pediatric health care professional - chose it as her major.
Kaylee Pugliese, RWU Class of 2019
As she enters her final year at Roger Williams University, Kaylee Pugliese could not think of a better way to round out her journalism experience than being at the forefront of American politics.
Abigail Small, RWU Class of 2020
After dabbling in general math coursework, Abigail Small discovered a passion for the real-world impact of applied mathematics. She’s diving deep into sophisticated computational math research into the mysterious workings of neurostimulation treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Kyle Harvill, RWU Class of 2019
Rising senior Kyle Harvill talks about spending his summer living in RWU’s Bayside residence hall as he interns at the Naval War College in Newport and works for Information Technology in the library.
Hannah Little, RWU Class of 2020
In just two years at Roger Williams University, Hannah Little has gained enough experience to build a career on.
Samantha Duncan, RWU Class of 2013
Being a writer doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to only writing fiction or poems. Just ask Samantha Duncan.
