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For Class of 2013 Grads, an Entreaty to Follow in the Footsteps of Roger Williams

Author and historian John Barry, other speakers encourage students to honor the legacy of the university’s namesake in the years to come
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For 164 New RWU Law Graduates, 'The Keys to the Gates of Justice'

Legendary civil rights attorney Morris Dees urges members of the School of Law Class of 2013 to fight for justice
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Commencement 2013: Full Coverage, Live Stream Available Here

From celebrating our seniors to providing logistics and a livestream link, this page is your one-stop Commencement 2013 information destination....
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Means to Her Dreams

ILA scholar Bre’Anna Metts-Nixon ’13 encourages students to pursue higher education in spite of life’s challenges
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Discover Newport Honors University with Governor's Tourism Achievement Award

RWU honored for serving as an economic driver and ‘a major catalyst for travel’ in Newport and Bristol counties

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Her Time to Shine

Student Commencement Speaker Clare Harmon '13 reflects on her journey to the graduation tent: "You can't underestimate somebody who works hard."

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With $1.7 Million Raised in One Night, RWU Unveils Plans for Sailing Center

Facility will benefit not only nationally ranked sailing team, but local community members via campus, courses, clinics; University hopes to break ground next spring

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May 17, 2013

At a Glance: The Roger Williams University Class of 2013

As the graduating class prepares to cross the stage, a look at some of the notable numbers and achievements marking Commencement 2013
May 17, 2013

Senior Wisdom: Advice to the Class of 2017

As Commencement closes the chapter on their lives as undergraduates, seniors reflect on their time at RWU and offer their perspective to the Class of 2017
May 16, 2013

A Passion for People, Public Health

One of the early adopters of RWU's new public health offerings, Emily D'Iorio '13 sets her sights on an M.P.A. after graduation
May 15, 2013

From the Lab to the Stage

Biology major Samantha Casale details the honor of singing the national anthem at this year’s Commencement Ceremony
May 14, 2013

The Power of Youth

With a diploma fresh in hand, Laura Dushkin ’13 heads for Costa Rica to inspire youth leadership through community development and conservation projects
May 13, 2013

Building a Path to Education and Employment

As RWU's first LAB graduate awaits his degree on May 18, construction management major Elsch Maisoh reflects on the major building projects he has managed and professional awards he has earned working with Gilbane Building Company

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RWU Grads Urged to Make History

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Following in Williams' footsteps

The Providence Journal

Author Barry invokes Roger Williams at RWU commencement