Undergraduate Stories

The 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× 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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  • Dorr dancing with students.

    Sharing a Love of Dance

    Cayley Dorr, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2017

    Dance and Performance Studies + Educational Studies

    Cayley Dorr '17 always loved dance. She also always knew that she wanted to teach. At 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ×, she found the perfect combination of programs that allowed her to both. After graduation, she landed a job as

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    From Summer Academy High Schooler to Master of Architecture

    Elias Christo, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2018

    Architecture

    Elias Christo is getting the most out of the architecture program at 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ×. Once a high school participant in the Summer Academy, he is now in his final year of the 4+2 program, which will allow him to graduate with a bachelor science and master of architecture in just six years.

  • Maija and engineering students

    Q&A: Representing Women in STEM 

    Maija Benitz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor

    Engineering

    Being a woman in a male-dominated field such as engineering can be a daunting and challenging task for college students. But professor of mechanical engineering Maija Benitz is using her own

  • DaNelle Ellington

    Working at the Forefront of Environmental Science Issues

    DaNelle Ellington, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2019

    Marine Biology

    Figuring out what to feed farm-raised trout and salmon might not sound like a big deal, but it actually has crucial implications for the planet's health. For a year and half, DaNelle Ellington has

  • Erin Gaglias

    Raising Fire Shrimp for the Marine Aquarium Trade

    Erin Gaglias, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2019

    Marine Biology

    For an entire summer and fall semester, Erin Gaglias worked in the Wet Lab at 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× on an innovative research project that no other scientists in the world are attempting: how to raise Fire Shrimp for

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    Solving the Puzzle of Post-Graduate Success

    Jake Souza, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2019

    Computer Science

    After attending a vocational high school with a focus in engineering, Jake Souza ’19 came to 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× sure that civil engineering was the path for him. That is until he took a computer applications class freshman year.

  • Dancer on stage.

    Passion Fuels Career in Dance and Journalism

    Giovanni Pinto, 91º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Class of 2017

    Dance and Performance Studies + Journalism

    Roger Williams University dance department recently had the opportunity to catch up with 2017 graduate Giovanni Pinto.

    At Roger Williams, Gio was a double major in both dance and journalism and also