Roger Williams University | 50th Anniversary
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Celebrating 50 Years

'I CELEBRATE Myself', said Walt Whitman, . .

. . .and in that spirit we invite you to a community celebration. Roger Williams University is turning 50 this year. In 1956 a group of visionaries launched something new.

In the years since, two generations of inheritors have nourished and guarded the initial vision, embellishing it and elaborating it and bringing it to a youthful maturity, and a third generation stands poised to take upon itself responsibility for the University’s continuing success. More...

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50th Anniversary Video
50th Anniversary Video

Watch and listen to 50 years of Roger William University history by viewing the 50th Anniversary Video that was unveiled at the 50th kickoff celebration.

Watch/Download the Video
   
Little Roger
   
Little Roger Photo Contest

Meet Little Roger, Roger Williams University’s 50th Anniversary Ambassador.

This pint-size symbol of our University’s namesake will spread the fun of this year-long celebration to students, alumni and friends, both near and far. So get your own Little Roger, get creative with your camera and get going!

 
   
Get a Little Roger and Enter!  
   
   
RWU 50th Anniversary Quote
Roger Williams University | 50th Anniversary