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Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University (RWU) is a private university in Bristol, Rhode Island. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island co-founder Roger Williams. Its eight undergraduate and graduate schools offer more than 50 liberal arts majors and professional degrees, such as law, architecture, construction management, and historic preservation. The university has campuses in London and Florence; sister institutions in France, Brazil, Vietnam, and Hong Kong; features study-abroad opportunities in over 30 countries; and is home to a Center for Macro Projects and Diplomacy, combining engineering, architecture, technology, economic development, and international relations for a common purpose.

RWU's Administrative Center
Student artwork lines the hallway
The University's Recreation Center
RWU's spacious and scenic campus
Entering the dining hall
A trading room inside the CAFE Center for Advanced Financial Education
The Gabelli School of Business
Global and Community Engagement Center
RWU's Marine & Natural Sciences building
The lobby leads to the library
A view of the nearby sea
An expanded view of the sports field

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