RWU Earns Federal Grants in Support of Global & Sustainability Initiatives Jul 31, 2009
Roger Williams University to Receive $274,140 from the Dept. of State & Dept. of Education. BRISTOL, R.I. July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roger Williams University (RWU) announced today that the University has secured two federal grants that will help strengthen its institutional commitments to global education and sustainability ... About RWU: Roger Williams University is a leading independent, coeducational liberal arts university at which students live and learn to be global citizens. (PR Newswire)
Academic Achievements Jul 26, 2009
The following local residents are among those named to the Roger Williams University Dean's List for the Spring 2009 semester. Charlotte Glikman Geoffrey Moore. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Local scholars Jul 25, 2009
Roger Williams University Jillian Petelle, a resident of Woburn, was among over 1,000 students from Roger Williams University to receive their degrees during the University's Commencement Exercises held on May 23, 2009. Petelle received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marine Biology. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
COHASSET ENGAGEMENT / Pratt - George Jul 25, 2009
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Cohasset High School, Roger Williams University and Tufts University. After graduate school she worked as a school psychologist at Winchester High School and is currently working toward her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Tampa. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Ayer settles wrongful imprisonment lawsuit for $3.4m Jul 15, 2009
She attended Roger Williams University School of Law and became a lawyer at the age of 40. She then began representing her brother and started searching for evidence to clear him. (Boston Globe)
Student standouts, week of July 9 Jul 14, 2009
The following Holliston residents are among those named to the Roger Williams University Dean s List for the Spring 2009 semester. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Campus clips Jul 10, 2009
The following Danvers residents have been named to the dean s list at Roger Williams University for the spring 2009 semester: Heather Babin, Samantha Brennan, Danielle Delande, Kara Johnson and Jaclyn Merullo. . (Danvers Herald, MA)
HINGHAM ENGAGEMENT: Hogarty Mitchell Jul 6, 2009
He is a graduate of Roger Williams University, and is a publicist and independent filmmaker. The couple will honeymoon in Jamaica and they just bought a new townhouse in Braintree. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Tewksbury students succeed at Roger William University Jul 2, 2009
The following Tewksbury and Wilmington residents are among those to be named to the Roger Williams University Dean s List for the Spring 2009 semester ... Roger Williams University is a leading independent, coeducational liberal arts university at which students live and learn to be global citizens. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
St. Marys Parish of Georgetown scholarship winners announced Jul 2, 2009
Scholarship winners are: Brett Clinton (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Meredith McWeeney (Ithaca College), Anthony Ricci (Northern Essex Community College), Gabriella Riley (Fordham University) and Alexandra Warden (Roger Williams University). According to Kurt Annen, a principal member of the scholarship committee, the committee considers first and foremost service to St. Mary s Parish in selecting the applicants. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Student achievers from Littleton Jun 25, 2009
Francis Parker Charter School grads Ann Christie Harvey Dalhousie University Evan Jeffrey Burnett Roger Williams University Janusz Walter Zawierucha UMass Amherst William Austin Schober University of Vermont Matthew Harvey Vassar College Middlesex Community College Dean s list from Littleton: Maria Antich Azpurua Susan Bez James Clyde Kara Comeau Curtis Cozzens Salvatore Ippolito Michael Lauzon Jacquelynn McElwain Patrick Munroe Jillian O Brien Matthew O Donnell Heidrun Ryan Bradford Steele... (Littleton Independent, MA)
Where are they going?: Georgetown High School 2009 College Matriculation Report Jun 19, 2009
Jonathan Allen, Boston College Amanda Arriel, Westfield State College Leila Baghdad, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Rae Berube, Bentley University Jonathan Bordonaro, Roger Williams University Haylely Botman, Johnson & Wales University Elyse Brennan, University of Central Florida Shelagh Browne, Hamilton College Nathan Brudnick, Northern Essex Community College Nicholas Bruno, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Kelly Burke, Salve Regina University Joseph Butera, Bryant University Tyler... (Georgetown Record, MA)
More Hudson High graduates favor state schools Jun 19, 2009
Tedstone, Amanda Roger Williams University. Terranova, Katelyn Framingham State College. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Wilmington Scouts earn Eagle awards Jun 19, 2009
Sabounjian is a graduate of Lexington Christian Academy and will attend Roger Williams University to study Criminal Justice. I also want to minor in music, he said. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Powers to receive Baron Mayer award at Danvers Champagne Gala Jun 5, 2009
Now that all his children are out of college Trevor is graduating with a bachelor s degree and also a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the infantry (his own choice), daughter, Christina, received her associate s degree in early childhood education from Northern Essex Community College, while Shawn graduated from Williams and Casey graduated from Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Powers has downsized his own business, which he still runs from home. He also works as a sales rep for CTM... (Danvers Herald, MA)
New Eagle Scout award bestowed Jun 4, 2009
Evan graduated from the Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School at Devens on June 3 and will be attending Roger Williams University as a freshman starting in late August 2009. Loading commenting interface. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Malden Catholic graduates the Class of 2009 May 23, 2009
Zachary Abber, Roger Williams University. Patrick Buckley, Providence College. (Malden Observer, MA)
Grandson: NY patron Astor didn't recognize her son May 20, 2009
Philip Marshall, a professor at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., testified that he brought a guardianship proceeding against his father in 2006. The judge had precluded him from saying why he filed the guardianship proceeding and from saying how the case was resolved. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Braintree Veterans Agent Barnes resigning on May 22 May 13, 2009
A licensed alcohol and drug counselor with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Barnes holds a bachelor s degree in business administration from Roger Williams University, a master s degree in counseling and psychological services from Salem State College, and a master s degree in management from Cambridge College. Being a veteran from a veteran family, my commitment would be to give veterans the best service I can give them 24 hours a day, seven days a week, he said when he was... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Sailing Earns Second Consecutive Conference Title May 13, 2009
Chestnut Hill, MA - The Boston College Coed Sailing Team won the New England Conference Championships in Team Racing at Roger Williams University this weekend. The Eagles sailed to an 11-3 win-loss record to top the field of 12 teams. (Bceagles.com)
Afghan women, US students learn at Holy Cross May 12, 2009
"The women came to campus by way of a death-defying journey, traveling to neighboring Pakistan to get their American visas and then hiding their passports in their clothes from Taliban fighters who were stopping suspect travelers. These are young women of quiet but defiant courage. They share independent streaks that have landed them abroad and alone more than once, seizing on chances to learn. That alone makes them unique in a society where women are usually submissive, often illiterate, and... (Boston Globe)
Breaking budget could mean prison for RI officials May 6, 2009
"This is just political grandstanding," said David Zlotnick, a former federal prosecutor in Washington and associate dean of academic affairs at the Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol. "And quite honestly, given the way the Legislature spends money and the lack of transparency in their budget," he said, "I think this is really a case of don't throw stones if your own house is made of cardboard.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Scholarships prep students for a more diverse U.S. May 5, 2009
Fourteen others will have summer scholarships at Lafayette College, Johns Hopkins University, University of California-Santa Cruz, and Roger Williams University, Rhode Island, Conroy said. Another 12 students were given summer scholarships to study at Northern Arizona University, while five more students have summer scholarships to Arizona State University. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
BU group offers white scholarship May 2, 2009
Mroszczyk said the BUCR borrowed the scholarship idea from the College Republicans at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., which sponsored a similar award in 2003. Former RWU College Republicans President Jason Mattera said the "whites-only" scholarship was meant to be a parody, but it brought harsh media attention to their campus. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Endicott sinks Pilgrims, TCCC Finals bound May 1, 2009
Endicott (14-4) looks ahead to a matchup with Roger Williams University (15-2) who defeated Curry College, 13-5, in the other TCCC Semifinal match held on Thursday ... The Gulls look to capture their fourth consecutive TCCC crown when they host Roger Williams University in the TCCC Championship game to be held at Endicott Stadium at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls advance to finals for sixth straight year May 1, 2009
- After scoring two goals in each of the first three quarters the 16th-ranked Endicott men's lacrosse team erupted for eight tallies in the fourth, downing Roger Williams University, 14-10, in The Commonwealth Coast Conference Semifinals on Thursday afternoon in Beverly, Mass. The win propels the Gulls into their sixth straight TCCC Championship game, where they will meet No. 12 Western New England College after the Golden Bears defeated Salve Regina, 18-6. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls downed by Golden Bears, host Seahawks Saturday May 1, 2009
Salve Regina moved across town to the campus of Gordon College to take on Nichols College who had defeated Roger Williams University, 3-2, earlier in the day. The Seahawks defeated the Bison 5-2 in the second game to move on and play on Saturday morning. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls come out on top in battle of the birds Apr 29, 2009
- Day two of The Commonwealth Coast Conference softball tournament had its share of drama as Roger Williams University defeated Salve Regina University, 4-1, on a sixth inning grand slam by Sarah Grill (Watervliet, N.Y.) in game one of two held on the campus of Endicott College today. The Hawks went on to lose to Endicott College, 6-8, in game two of the double-header as the Gulls (34-6) came back from a pair of three-run deficits, aided by (Merrimack, N.H.) four RBI, to move on in the winner's... (Ecgulls.com)
Offense hot in third, Gulls cruise past Scots Apr 29, 2009
The win advances Endicott into Thursday's The Commonwealth Coast Conference Semifinals where the Gulls will play host to Roger Williams University. The No. 3 seed Hawks defeated Wentworth in the 3 vs. 6 match-up on Tuesday by an impressive score of 20-4. (Ecgulls.com)
Reading Scholars Apr 20, 2009
Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. has released its dean s list for the fall 2008 semester ... Included on the Roger Williams University fall 2008 dean s list from Reading, are Stephanie Watson, a junior majoring in finance, Gary DeCicco, who is a junior marketing majoring, and Andrea Coldewey, a senior majoring in psychology and education: elementary. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Education notes, April 16 edition Apr 17, 2009
Kristy Lyons, Keith Mantia, Casey Aiello, Jennifer Sokolski, Stephanie Collins, Gregory Chludzinski and Rachel Caplan have been named to the dean s list for the fall 2008 semester at Roger Williams University. Chelsea Chosta, Joseph Crescio, Christopher McNamara, Michelle Gilbert, Lauren Mattos and Erika Kalsi have been named to the dean s list for the fall 2008 semester at Westfield State College. (Burlington Union, MA)
Melrose High Achievers Apr 17, 2009
William Elliott from Melrose has been named to the Roger Williams University dean s list for the fall 2008 semester. Elliott is senior who is majoring in finance. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
No. 15 Gulls fly past Nor'Easters, 12-4 Apr 17, 2009
registered 10 saves for the Nor'easters, who head to Roger Williams University for a 3:30 game Saturday. Endicott plays a road contest at Wentworth Institute of Technology at 1:00 p.m. that same afternoon. (Ecgulls.com)
More of this story Apr 16, 2009
The video, produced by Roger Williams University students, was among hundreds of videos from around the world that were submitted to Planet Forward. The video, titled Rhode Island Wind: Foe to Friend, features the municipal wind-turbine project at Portsmouth High School. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Endicott grounds Hawks to halt streak Apr 14, 2009
BRISTOL, R.I. - Endicott College snapped a nine game losing streak with a pair of important The Commonwealth Coast Conference wins against Roger Williams University on Monday, downing the Hawks 4-1 and 2-1. The Gulls improve to 9-17 overall and 4-8 in the TCCC, while the Hawks drop to 12-11-1 and 7-4-1 in Conference play. (Ecgulls.com)
Roger Williams wins ninth straight, down Gulls Apr 14, 2009
Devon Locke had one of Endicott's two wins on Monday against Roger Williams University ... BRISTOL, R.I. - The Roger Williams University men's tennis team continues to roll in The Commonwealth Coast Conference after a 7-2 win over Endicott College on Monday afternoon, keeping the Hawks undefeated in the conference. (Ecgulls.com)
AROUND TOWN: Back Around Town is a great place to be Apr 11, 2009
Andrew Vachon of Scituate was named to the 2008 fall semester dean s list at Roger Williams University. A junior, he is majoring in engineering. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Scituate home explosion probably suicide, fire marshal says Apr 10, 2009
Kupris's daughter, Rachel, a student at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., condemned the report. She said her father had not been depressed or showed any signs of emotional distress. (Boston Globe)
Updating the Mosque for the 21st Century Apr 6, 2009
"Islam wants to proclaim itself," says Hasan-Uddin Khan, an architecture professor at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island. "These new mosques are saying, 'We are here, and we want it to be known that we are here.' ". (Time.com)
Endicott wins fifth straight, 8-1 over Leopards Apr 6, 2009
Wentworth also heads to Rhode Island on Monday when it takes on Roger Williams University at 4:00 p.m. in TCCC action. . (Ecgulls.com)
Pearce nets TCCC Offensive Player of the Week Apr 1, 2009
Pearce scored 10 goals in victories over Gordon College and Roger Williams University. The senior scored six goals and dished out an assist to defeat rival Gordon 13-10, then followed up by netting four goals and adding an assist in a 13-6 win over Roger Williams. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls soar past Hawks Apr 1, 2009
BRISTOL, R.I. - The Endicott College softball team remains undefeated in The Commonwealth Coast Conference with a pair of wins over Roger Williams University, taking both games by scores of 4-0 and 5-2 in eight innings ... Release courtesy of Roger Williams University Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls split a pair with Wentworth Mar 29, 2009
The Gulls travel to Henniker, N.H. for a TCCC double-header with New England College on Sunday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. Wentworth hosts Roger Williams University on Sunday at 12:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Softball double-header Sunday postponed Mar 29, 2009
Endicott returns to action on Tuesday afternoon when the Gulls travel to Bristol, R.I. for a TCCC double-header against Roger Williams University scheduled for 4:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Colby upsets 5th-ranked Endicott, 12-7 Mar 27, 2009
Endicott returns to action on Saturday afternoon as the Gulls host Roger Williams University in a crucial TCCC contest at 1:30 p.m. Colby College continues its make-or-break road trip as the Mules meet Middlebury in a NESCAC showdown at noon on the same day. . (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls hang on to beat `Grims, 15-8 Mar 22, 2009
Endicott returns to action on Wednesday when it travels to cross-town rival Gordon College for a TCCC matchup scheduled for 7:00 p.m. NEC returns home looking for its first win of the season as the Pilgrims will face Roger Williams University on Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.. . (Ecgulls.com)
AMSA chief applauds Obama's charter school plan Mar 19, 2009
Bristol, Rhode Island, is planning a charter school staffed by students from Roger Williams University s School of Education. Educators from New Hampshire also visited the school recently. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Private 'Mrs. A' would be 'mortified' by trial Feb 19, 2009
The practicing Tibetan Buddhist, who is a professor of historic preservation at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, never anticipated the findings that led to and said he merely wanted to "provide my grandmother with the care, comfort and dignity she deserved.". Share this on. (CNN)
Attorney Mark W. Gemma Named Rhode Island Rising Star 2008 Feb 15, 2009
He has served as president of the Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association. A past president of the Rhode Island Association for Justice, Gemma is also active in the American Association of Justice, serving as the secretary to the Counsel of Presidents and as a state delegate. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Harwich police officer completes 'command training' Feb 11, 2009
The Justice System Training and Research Institute at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I., in partnership with the New England Association of Chiefs of Police, recently recognized Sergeant Adam E. Hutton of the Harwich Police Department for the successful completion of the Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course, a two-week comprehensive training program for police supervisory personnel. Coursework addressed contemporary concepts of management and leadership relevant to the... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
A Fistful of Dollars: Obama and the Department of Education Feb 10, 2009
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated summa cum laude from Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.. Reader Comments: () There are no comments posted yet. (Human Events Online)
Celebrations Feb 8, 2009
The future groom is the son of Bill and Cathy Tomasetti of Holliston and a graduate of Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I.. Wed Dec 06, 2006, 07:15 PM EST. (Holliston Tab, MA)