Undergraduate Stories

The 51ÂÜÀòstudent 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.

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  • Headshot of Aidan Curran

    "The Industry I Always Wanted To Be In"

    Aidan Curran, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2020

    Music + Philosophy

    Music and philosophy major Aidan Curren is working at the forefront of the music industry. His senior capstone project led to his current role as Publicity Assistant for PARMA Recordings, a recording company in New Hampshire. 

  • Carter-Lamb

    A True Leader and Scholar

    Asia Carter-Lamb, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2020

    Finance

    Asia Carter-Lamb knew she was interested in money management from a young age. After majoring in finance at RWU, she got a job as an Associate Financial Analyst at Akamai Technologies in Cambridge, MA. In the future, Carter-Lamb plans to leverage her skills to help her community in her home city of Baltimore. 

  • Ashley Bosse

    Engineering Climate Solutions

    Ashley Bosse, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2020

    Engineering

    During the spring of her senior semester, Bosse was offered a job by Fuss & O’Neill, a full-service civil and environmental engineering firm. Now, she puts her skills into practice as a water resource engineer. 

  • Stephanie Jamieson

    Putting Research Skills to Use

    Stephanie Jamieson, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2016

    Marine Biology + Environmental Chemistry

    Before new pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides, and other products go on the market, Stephanie Jamieson ’16 is there to test their impact on aquatic life. 

  • Headshot of Lindsey Stadler

    On The Forefront of Climate Research

    Lindsey Stadler, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2014

    Marine Biology

    Lindsey Stadler ’14 is joining the climate change research effort as she earns her Master’s of Marine Biology degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. 

  • Brittany Foster in uniform

    From 51ÂÜÀòto the Newport Police Department

    Brittany Foster, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2012, 2019M

    Criminal Justice + Leadership Graduate Certificate

    Brittany Foster ’12 ‘19M wouldn’t change her job for the world. She has served as an active duty police officer since 2013 and currently works for the Newport Police Department as a Patrol Officer. 

  • Headshot of Gary Autiello

    Finding Support in IT Security

    Gary Autiello, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2007

    Cybersecurity & Networking

    Gary Autiello '07 manages a team that serves customers who use his company’s security equipment to protect their businesses from cyberattacks. 

  • Headshot of Michael Patient

    From 51ÂÜÀòto the Cutting Edge of Space Exploration

    Michael Patient, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2007

    Computer Science

    For Michael Patient ‘07, SpaceX is not just the intriguing company changing the course of space exploration, but the place where he has spent the last six years of his career as a lead software developer. 

  • Headshot of Gabby Dougherty

    Public Relations for World-Famous Sports Teams

    Gabby Dougherty, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2018

    Public Relations

    Gabby Dougherty's job at a public relations agency takes her behind the scenes with world-famous sports teams, including the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and Liverpool Football Club. She recently talked with us about her exciting career and her 51ÂÜÀòexperience. 

  • Headshot of Tonya Harris

    Trailblazing a Path from Police Officer to Executive Director

    Tonya Harris, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2002

    Criminal Justice

    Tonya Harris '02 found a flexible path to success at RWU. She earned her degree in criminal justice while working full-time as a police officer and now serves as the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence.