Undergraduate Stories

The СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ 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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    Discovering Voice in Writing

    Samantha Duncan, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2013

    English Literary Studies

    Being a writer doesn’t mean you have to limit yourself to only writing fiction or poems. Just ask Samantha Duncan.

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    Combining Her Passions for Business and the Arts

    Mikayla Pasco, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2018

    Management

    Mikayla Pasco wanted to bring together her business acumen with her creative side. That’s why she chose Roger Williams University.

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    Inside the Crime Lab: Getting a Foot in the Door

    Rebecca Millard, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2018

    Forensic Science

    Forensic science major Rebecca Millard got a real-world taste of crime-scene investigation working with a faculty member at the Massachusetts State Police Crime Laboratory this summer. It gave her an edge at getting into Boston University’s School of Medicine for Biomedical Forensic Science.

  • Headshot of Ava M.

    Closer to Her Dream

    Ava Mastrostefano, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2018

    Marine Biology

    Ava Mastrostefano came to СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ with a dream. Now, she is on the brink of making her dream come true.

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    The Value of Internships

    Nick Corey, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2017

    Graphic Design

    As a student, Nick Corey, who was recently hired as a specialist in digital/strategy at (add)ventures in Providence, learned the value of internships. Let him tell you about it here.

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    Helping Better Society

    Isabel Clark, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2019

    Engineering

    At СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, we are building the university the world needs now by addressing problems that matter most to society. Our students embody this work. For proof, look at national award-winning student Isabel Clark.

  • Headshot of Corey Letendre

    Discovering His Passion To Help

    Cory Letendre, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2018

    Public Health

    At СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, Cory Letendre realized his true passion. It led him to invest over 400 hours volunteering at a local clinic.

  • A headshot of Maggie Daubenspeck

    When Language Travels the World

    Maggie Daubenspeck, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2017

    Creative Writing

    Maggie Daubenspeck’s love of poetry has carried her from her quaint hometown of Franklin Massachusetts, to some of the world’s most famous cities. It was a love that she discovered at СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ.

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    From Small School Magazine to Big Time Publisher

    Ash Lago, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Class of 2010

    English Literary Studies

    A lot of English and creative writing majors dream of connecting with renowned American novelists and famous literary critics. For СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ graduate Ash Lago, however, this is no dream. This is everyday life.