Undergraduate Stories

The °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê student 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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  • A headshot of Daymar Rosser

    A Champion Networker

    Daymar Rosser, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2018

    Public Relations

    At °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê, we actively seek students who are willing challenge themselves, try new things and develop real-world experience. Daymar Rosser, a West Philadelphia native who was captain when °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê's National Polo Team went on a championship run, is a prime example.

  • A headshot of Blair Carroll

    Gaining Experience on Campus

    Blair Carroll, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2013

    Graphic Design

    At Roger Williams, it's not just our academic courses or off-site internship programs that helps us prepare students for a successful life and career.

  • A headshot of Galen Shrand

    Future Change Maker

    Galen Shrand, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2018

    Chinese + Political Science

    Galen Shrand has always had sights on making a positive impact in the world. Here at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê, he's being given the skills to do just that. A pivotal experience, so far, has been learning the Chinese language.

  • A headshot of Brittany Watson

    The Right Decision

    Brittany Watson, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2019

    Marketing

    Brittany Watson chose °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê because of its warm, welcoming community. Now, more than ever, Watson is convinced she made the right decision.

  • A headshot of Sarah Wood

    Choosing Her Own Path

    Sarah Wood, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2019

    Political Science

    One of the things Sarah Wood, an Honors Program member who was also recently named to the National Political Science Honor Society, enjoys most about °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê is the flexibility and guidance the university provides to create her own path.

  • A headshot of professor Douglas White

    Cyber Disruptor

    Douglas White, Program Director

    Cybersecurity & Networking

    Professor Douglas White was one of the earliest pioneers in cybersecurity. Now, almost everyone understands what he’s known all along: cybersecurity is a massive issue.

  • A headshot of Alexia Byusa wearing a hardhat

    Beyond Theory

    Alexia Byusa, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2017

    Engineering

    Choosing a college major couldn’t have been simpler for Alexia Byusa. Now she's an °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê alumna with the knowledge and experience to design the cities of tomorrow as a civil engineer.

  • A headshot of Jason Hall

    Discovering Opportunities

    Jason Hall, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2018

    For Jason Hall, being involved with a few of the more than 75 campus clubs and organizations has extended his education at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê beyond the classroom in a very special way.

  • A headshot of Meghan Curran in a middle school classroom

    Learning for Others

    Meghan Curran, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2017

    Elementary Education

    Meghan Curran, like all °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê students and alumni, is a constant learner unafraid to challenge herself with new experiences and learn new skills that could benefit her elementary students.

  • A headshot of alumni Jim Kelley

    Project Manager

    Jim Kelley, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê Class of 2016

    Management

    At Roger Williams, learning about leadership can happen both in the classroom and around campus. Jim Kelley is already putting what he learned to good use.