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BRISTOL, R.I. – Despite an unexpected loss, this was a great year of progress for Roger Williams University. This was the year we mourned the passing of our beloved president; but from grief, we found inspiration in his legacy to renew an even stronger commitment to empowering students to use their knowledge and skills toward making a positive impact in local and global communities. It also heralded many successes, from state-of-the-art educational facilities added to campus to the first-ever alumnus leading the Board of Trustees, an exciting, new look for the Hawk, and a reinvented mission and identity for University College. As 2018 comes to a close, let’s look back at the most-read and most-loved stories of the year.

Roger Williams University Remembers President Donald J. Farish

Farish, who died July 5, became President of ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì in 2011 with a focus to "build the university the world needs now"

Celebrating President Farish: A Life and Legacy

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì community gathers to honor our 10th president's bold leadership, tenacious courage, and love for the student community

Graduating a Community of Civic Scholars

From committing to service on their first day as students to a deep dive into community-engaged work and real-world research projects, the Class of 2018 embodies what it means to be an ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Civic Scholar

Carrying on Tradition, 1,100 Students Give Back in Our Backyard

Annual Feinstein Community Connections program immerses freshman class into local communities for a day of service

Tim Baxter '83 Elected Chair of ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Board of Trustees

Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, will be the first ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì graduate to lead the board

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Rolls Out Team Bus with New Hawks Logo

Roger Williams University Athletics and Fisher Bus Inc. Unveil Bus Emblazoned with redesigned logo and updated color scheme

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì's Master of Architecture Program Reaccredited with Distinction

Accreditation team impressed by school's practice integration, computer applications and career investment efforts

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates LGBTQ+ Graduates in First Lavender Graduation

The event recognizes the strength, resilience and success of graduating seniors who are part of the growing LGBTQ+ community at ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì School of Continuing Studies Changes Name to University College

New identity draws on ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì history, reflects wider range of programs offered at Providence campus

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Sailing Ranked #1 in Nation

Co-ed team receives top college ranking from Sailing World

An Advocate for Survivors: ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Alumna Plays Key Role in Gymnastics Doctor Abuse Trial

As victims confront Larry Nassar, Rebekah Snyder '16 supports 156 women in delivering their impact statements

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive into R.I.'s Food Insecurity Issues

A dozen students swapped spring break for meaningful work within the community

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Stay Break Part II: Advocating for the State's Food Insecure Residents

Students apply their hands-on lessons in food insecurity issues to make an advocacy pitch to state legislators

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Criminal Justice Program Ranks in Top 10% in U.S., 1st in R.I.

College Factual finds graduates of ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì program earn above national average

'Me Too' Founder Tells ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Students: 'Let's Heal Together. Let's Get Active Together.'

Tarana Burke says movement is about supporting survivors of sexual violence and maintaining the momentum of open dialogue

Roger Williams University Opens Financial Education Center with $182,000 Grant from Wiegand Foundation

New E. L. Wiegand Center for Advanced Financial Education provides spacious trading room equipped with the latest technology

The Zine: A Space for 'New and Dangerous Ideas' at ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì

A new digital magazine at ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì showcases the voices, stories and experiences of ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì students and promotes critical social justice

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì School of Law

Her "fireside chat" with Judge Bruce M. Selya marks eighth time a high court justice has addressed ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Law students

ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Celebrates Groundbreaking for School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management Labs Building

New building named for outgoing ÇéÉ«ÎåÔÂÌì Board of Trustees Chair Richard L. Bready

Inside the Construction Operating Theater at SECCM Labs

Shawmut Design & Construction welcomes students on-site to observe and dissect the construction process as the new laboratory building takes shape