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.
Andrew Delsanto, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2018
Andrew Delsanto is deploying advanced math equations and computer modeling to piece together how a well-known treatment for Parkinson’s disease works inside the brain.
Ashley Barton, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2015
Passionate and dedicated efforts toward social equity and justice have gained significant momentum across campus over the past few years. A strong embodiment of this work is alumna Ashley Barton.
Christina Robson, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2009
Christina Robson graduated as a dance/performance major and visual arts minor in 2009. Now, she's a professional dancer in New York City currently working with the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company.
Abigail Higgins, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2020
Most teacher candidates at university-based programs don't have extensive faculty-supervised K-12 classroom time until their senior year. As a sophomore, elementary education major Abigail Higgins is breaking that mold thanks to the new elementary teacher residency model at RWU.
​Emily Parratt​, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2018
To assist with the transition to life at RWU, every freshman and new transfer student is paired with a Peer Mentor.
Ben Bergenholtz, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2003
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.
Judith Suffrard, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2021
When Judith Suffrard, a native of New Haven, Connecticut, visited 51ÂÜÀòin the summer between sixth and seventh grade, 51ÂÜÀòmade such an impression that – even though she received full-tuition scholarships to three other universities – it was still an easy decision to become a Hawk.
Kiserian Jackson, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2018
Kiserian Jackson worked on cutting-edge research at 51ÂÜÀòand presented his scientific research projects at a number of conferences. It prepared him well for post-graduated studies in molecular and cell biology at UMass-Amherst.
Amanda Keane, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2015
Ever since she was a child, Amanda Keane knew one thing about her career: she wanted to be on TV. After graduating from RWU's journalism program and working for the last two years as an on-air reporter, Keane got her wish, and so much more.
Chelsea Boulrisse, 51ÂÜÀòClass of 2016
When Chelsea Boulrisse landed a job in Wabash, Indiana as a reporter, she knew her first months would be spent establishing herself as a trusted journalist in the community. With her comprehensive degree from RWU, Chelsea did just that.
