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  • Eliana Greenstein Himle

    Eliana Greenstein Himle- M. Architecture, 2024

    Eliana Greenstein Himle- M. Architecture, RWU Class of 2024

    Architecture (M.Arch)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    When I joined RWU for my undergrad it just felt like the right community and size of school, but as I spent more time at RWU it became my second

  • James Vigar

    James Vigar- M.S. Preservation Practices聽, 2026

    James Vigar- M.S. Preservation Practices聽, RWU Class of 2026

    Preservation Practices (M.S.)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    Location was a major reason for me to choose RWU. I knew I wanted to attend university in Rhode Island for my undergraduate degree. Transferring

  • Kayleigh O'Connor

    Kayleigh O'Connor- M.A. Biotechnology, 2026

    Kayleigh O'Connor- M.A. Biotechnology, RWU Class of 2026

    Biotechnology (M.A.)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    I chose RWU because of the interdisciplinary approach of the Biotechnology master's program, which allows me to explore the field from multiple

  • Katelyn Crinieri

    Katelyn Crinieri- M.S. Real Estate, 2026

    Katelyn Crinieri- M.S. Real Estate, RWU Class of 2026

    Real Estate (M.S.)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    I attended RWU for part of my undergrad and really enjoyed my time here. When I was looking for a grad program I was looking for something in

  • Molly DeLorenzo

    Molly DeLorenzo- M. Architecture, 2026

    Molly DeLorenzo- M. Architecture, RWU Class of 2026

    Architecture (M.Arch)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    I chose RWU because the architecture program felt like the right fit; hands-on, collaborative, and creative. The waterfront campus was also a

  • Elliot Hardy

    Bridging Boardrooms and Courtrooms: Elliot's Dual Degree Journey

    Elliot Hardy, RWU Class of 2026

    Business Administration (M.B.A.) + Juris Doctor

    "As a dual-degree JD/MBA student, I鈥檝e been able to bridge the gap between legal theory and practical business strategy. My legal training has sharpened my analytical and advocacy skills, while my MBA

  • Savannah Stewart

    Savannah Stewart- M.S. Criminal Justice, 2026

    Savannah Stewart- M.S. Criminal Justice, RWU Class of 2026

    Criminal Justice (M.S.)

    What made you choose to study at RWU over other schools?

    I chose to continue at 扣扣传媒 because of the great experience I had during my undergraduate Criminal Justice program. I was

  • Kelice Agosto

    Internship, Leadership Roles Prepare 扣扣传媒 Student for Clinical Therapist Position

    Kelice Agosto, RWU Class of 2023

    Forensic Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

    鈥淢y internship at the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital helped me take what I learned from the classroom and apply it to real world settings. I learned how to conduct competency to stand trial evaluations with individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses. In my Law and Mental Health class, I learned about the issues the criminal justice system and mental health care faced. At my internship, I witnessed how those issues affected the patients that I worked with.鈥  

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    On the Cutting Edge of Cybersecurity

    Shakour Abuzneid, Professor and Director of Cybersecurity and Networking

    Cybersecurity & Networking Major

    Shakour Abuzneid, the new Director of Cybersecurity and Networking at RWU, says he鈥檚 ready to build on an already solid program.

  • Lyndsey Sheldon

    A Buckeye Becomes a Hawk: Going Small for Grad School

    Lyndsey Sheldon, RWU Class of 2023

    Forensic Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)

    Lyndsey Sheldon grew up in a small town in Ohio where everybody knew everybody. After undergraduate life as a Buckeye, she knew it was time to find a tight-knit experience for grad school. 鈥淲hen I knew it was time to get my masters and really buckle down, I knew a small community with interactive professors is what I needed,鈥 she said.