51ÂÜÀò

BRISTOL, R.I. – Despite an unexpected loss, this was a great year of progress for 51ÂÜÀò. 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.

51ÂÜÀò Remembers President Donald J. Farish

Farish, who died July 5, became President of 51ÂÜÀòin 2011 with a focus to "build the university the world needs now"

Celebrating President Farish: A Life and Legacy

51ÂÜÀòcommunity 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 51ÂÜÀòCivic 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 51ÂÜÀòBoard of Trustees

Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, will be the first 51ÂÜÀògraduate to lead the board

51ÂÜÀòRolls Out Team Bus with New Hawks Logo

51ÂÜÀò Athletics and Fisher Bus Inc. Unveil Bus Emblazoned with redesigned logo and updated color scheme

RWU's Master of Architecture Program Reaccredited with Distinction

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

51ÂÜÀòCelebrates 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 RWU

51ÂÜÀòSchool of Continuing Studies Changes Name to University College

New identity draws on 51ÂÜÀòhistory, reflects wider range of programs offered at Providence campus

51ÂÜÀòSailing Ranked #1 in Nation

Co-ed team receives top college ranking from Sailing World

An Advocate for Survivors: 51ÂÜÀòAlumna Plays Key Role in Gymnastics Doctor Abuse Trial

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

51ÂÜÀòStay 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

51ÂÜÀòStay 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

51ÂÜÀòCriminal Justice Program Ranks in Top 10% in U.S., 1st in R.I.

College Factual finds graduates of 51ÂÜÀòprogram earn above national average

'Me Too' Founder Tells 51ÂÜÀòStudents: '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

51ÂÜÀò 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 RWU

A new digital magazine at 51ÂÜÀòshowcases the voices, stories and experiences of 51ÂÜÀòstudents and promotes critical social justice

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits 51ÂÜÀòSchool of Law

Her "fireside chat" with Judge Bruce M. Selya marks eighth time a high court justice has addressed 51ÂÜÀòLaw students

51ÂÜÀòCelebrates Groundbreaking for School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management Labs Building

New building named for outgoing 51ÂÜÀòBoard 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