Create Your Path, Expand Your World, Achieve Your Success

C R EYAT E O U R P AT H E X PYAON D UR WORLD AC HY IOEUV E R SUCCESS

For 153 years, Bryant has

about Bryant

prepared students to succeed. Our close-knit, student-centered community provides a supportive learning environment and challenging academic programs that integrate business and the liberal arts, with an emphasis on real-world application.

The Bryant experience promotes academic excellence and cultivates the leadership skills, qualities of character, and diverse perspectives required for success in an age of unlimited global opportunity.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Bryant University:

11th in our category. For more

than a decade, Bryant has consistently ranked among the top 20.

College Factual/USA Today ranks Bryant among the top three business programs in the United States.

Bloomberg Businessweek ranks Bryant’s business programs: Among the

top 50 in the nation.

16th in the country for our

International Business program, one of the few offering concentrations in business functions.

18th in a national survey of employers.

MONEY includes Bryant among the 50 Schools That Add the Most Value.

The Princeton Review recognizes Bryant: Among the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Best 380 Colleges 2016 and Colleges That Pay You Back: 200 Best Value Colleges.

“ There are a lot of creative students and future entrepreneurs at Bryant.

I believe that if you want to be great at something, you need to surround yourself with people who want to create change in our world.”

Miguel Dominguez ’10, Founder, Avant Tea

Q U I C K FA C T S : Courses of study:

96

Undergraduate degrees:

BA, BS, BSBA, BSIB, BSIT Graduate degrees:

MBA, MPAc, MST, MACom, MSGES, MSPAS Students employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement:

98.6%

Median starting salary reported by the Class of 2014:

$53,500

Organizations participating in Bryant’s extensive recruiting program:

400

NCAA Division I varsity sports teams:

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Application Deadlines November 1, 2015 – Early Decision I November 15, 2015 – Early Action January 15, 2016 – Early Decision II February 1, 2016 – Regular Decision Transfer Application Priority Dates: November 15, 2015 – Spring Semester May 1, 2016 – Fall Semester Accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC); The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International); Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education (CUIBE)

“ It’s no coincidence that Bryant students achieve success after graduation – Bryant’s entire curriculum is designed to prepare you to take the next big step after graduation. Our students receive the support they need to discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for a lifetime of success.”

Ronald K. Machtley, Bryant University President

This is an exciting time at Bryant University. Our innovative academic programs are consistently ranked among the best in the country, and Bryant has become the university of choice for students and families seeking an immersive education that has significant value in a global context.

The entire Bryant Experience is designed to ensure that you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and qualities of character that are essential to succeed in today’s competitive environment. This goal has always been central to Bryant’s educational mission, but our fast-changing world requires even greater focus.

Bryant has redoubled its efforts to ensure that you receive the greatest possible return on your investment.

First: Bryant students are able to Create Their Own Path.

At Bryant, we have shattered the myth that Business and the Arts and Sciences are separate paths to success.

Our unique curriculum allows you to pursue your interests in a variety of disciplines, while developing credentials that set you apart in the job market after graduation.

You can, for example, combine a major in Communication with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Psychology, positioning yourself for a career in public relations. Or, as a Finance major, you can add a concentration in Economics and minor in Chinese to stand out from the crowd for a position in international financial services.

Bryant offers nearly 100 courses of study, and the possibilities continue to grow.

Second: Bryant students have unparalleled opportunities to Expand Their World.

In an increasingly diverse and global world, it is essential to learn to function effectively in different countries and cultures. Bryant’s innovative Sophomore International Experience and highly regarded study abroad program give you a wide range of opportunities for study and travel. Our international focus, however, is only one dimension of our commitment to expanding your world of opportunity.

Learning that empowers you involves the application of information in real-world settings, a hallmark of a Bryant education. Our faculty are dedicated to bridging the gap between theory and practice, both in the classroom and through innovative experiences. During my 19 years as Bryant’s president, I’ve seen firsthand the excitement this understanding brings to the learning process.

Third: Our ultimate success is preparing Bryant graduates to Achieve Their Success.

The Bryant Experience promotes academic excellence, while cultivating leadership skills and qualities of character.

We are proud that within six months of graduation, 98.6 percent of Bryant’s 2014 graduates had jobs with a median starting salary of approximately $53,500, or were enrolled in graduate or post-graduate programs.

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Combine the best of both worlds, business and liberal arts, and imagine all the possibilities Bryant’s integrated curriculum gives you the flexibility to choose from nearly 100 courses of study as you select business and liberal arts topics of interest.

All business majors complete a complementary minor in the arts and sciences, and all liberal arts majors complete a minor in business.

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In every program, you’ll be challenged with real-world applications that test your knowledge, and you’ll hone your skills by doing. What we teach, and how we teach it, has been carefully designed to deliver an education for success.

You will thrive in Bryant’s close-knit, student-centered environment, where multidisciplinary studies and academic success programs integrate business, the arts and sciences, and creative problemsolving. You’ll take notes from an industry expert in one class and be on site doing service learning in the next.

Your coursework will be integrated with a vast array of co-curricular opportunities, and your Bryant experience will be 24/7. Through participation in our many clubs and organizations, community service projects, championship Division I athletics, and more, you’ll learn to build effective teams, manage efforts for maximum impact, and discover which leadership and communication styles work best for you.

When you graduate, you’ll have the credentials and competitive advantage that set Bryant graduates apart, and you’ll be prepared to make an immediate contribution to the world around you.

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“ Bryant University’s idea is truly pathbreaking, and just what society needs. The Bryant experience – uniquely blending business and the arts and sciences in a real-world context – is perfect for preparing leaders.”

Jeffrey D. Sachs, Ph.D., leading economist and director of The Earth Institute, Columbia University

COURSES OF STUDY With nearly 100 courses of study available, a Bryant education offers unparalleled multidisciplinary opportunities.

Combine finance and history to become an archivist for the U.S. Treasury. Study computer information systems and marketing for a career in web design. Take courses in biotechnology and entrepreneurship to develop cuttingedge healthcare products. Explore our academic options and create your own path.

College of Business Accounting Computer Information Systems Entrepreneurship Finance Financial Services Global Supply Chain Management Human Resource Management Information Technology International Business Management Marketing

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College of Arts and Sciences Actuarial Mathematics Biology Chinese Communication Economics Environmental Science Global Studies History Literary and Cultural Studies Mathematics and Statistics Politics and Law Psychology Sociology Spanish Other courses of study include: Advertising and Public Relations Africana/Black Studies Applied Analytics Biotechnology Creative and Applied Arts Creative Writing English Film Studies Forensic Science French International Affairs International Finance Investments Italian Journalism Latin American Studies Legal Studies Media Production Political Science Pre-law Pre-Medical and Health Professions Risk Management Social Entrepreneurship Sport Studies Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Explore Bryant’s courses of study at www.bryant.edu/ coursesofstudy.

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ASHLEY HICKS ’12

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Finance Psychology h o m e t o w n : Foster, RI pat h : Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Seattle

STEVEN BRODEUR ’16

JESSICA FLEET ’17

Finance, Economics Westport, MA pat h : Textron Aviation, Wichita, KA

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Brodeur, who transferred from a larger school, knew that Bryant had an excellent reputation – plus his sister was a 2013 graduate with a great job. He knew he made the right choice early on, he says, but an offer to join Textron Aviation’s Leadership Development Program before the start of his senior year – at more than the average starting salary out of Bryant – validated his decision. The offer came on the heels of a finance internship with Textron in Augusta, Georgia, where the meaningful project work he did had the potential to save the company thousands of dollars.

When Fleet started her college search, she looked at schools where she could major in Politics and Law. After taking a Bryant tour with one of her future field hockey teammates, she got that “feeling” that everyone talks about. “I loved the idea of pairing my Politics and Law concentration with a business minor, but the primary reason I chose Bryant is because of its small, tight-knit community. I knew I would be able to stand out academically and make a difference on campus.”

A course with Sarkisian Chair and Finance Professor Peter Nigro, Ph.D., changed the way Hicks looked at finance. “It explored a specific industry and showed me that the field of finance is more than portfolio management and loan maturities,” she says. Today, as an assistant national bank examiner, she makes decisions on the quality of a bank’s risk management systems and their risk exposure.

It was a study abroad experience, however, that provided the impetus to apply for the position. “Studying in Italy changed my life,” says Hicks. “It increased my confidence and showed me that I was strong enough to move across the country to a place where I didn’t know a soul.”

From the start, Hicks impressed her colleagues with exceptional presentation skills, professionalism, and an ability to build rapport with management. “Bryant gave me a well-rounded education,” she says. “I’m not confined to a business or finance view – I have a background in psychology and know about accounting, marketing, and even international business. A Literary and Cultural Studies course really sharpened my writing skills, which is a big part of my position.”

When you ask Hicks what sets Bryant apart from other schools, she doesn’t hesitate. “It is its dedication to students. The University is truly ‘student-centered.’ The feeling that I could succeed at nearly anything I set my mind to was contagious. Bryant taught me that the world truly is at my fingertips.”

Bryant’s unique curriculum, which integrates business and liberal arts, is something that Brodeur appreciates.

“I had always been passionate about finance, but adding economics to my tool belt was very beneficial and an added bonus for job placement,” he says.

In his sophomore year, Brodeur and his team won first place in the Bryant University Alumni New Venture Competition, as well as $5,000 in seed money to launch and register their company, Winsulate. It was the University’s Innovation Design Experience for All (IDEA) program, part of the First-Year Gateway Experience, that sparked the idea to form the company. Today, Brodeur serves as a student mentor, helping accelerate student startup companies.

“I can’t imagine having the same experiences at another institution,” he says. “I can honestly say that the majority of faculty members know me by name. And, with smaller class sizes, group projects are more viable, allowing for a ‘learning-bydoing’ approach that gives us an edge over the competition.”

Politics and Law, Applied Psychology Management h o m e t o w n : Londonderry, NH pat h : Criminal defense attorney

An Honors Program member, Fleet thrives on challenge, so she picked Management as her business minor.

“I saw the direct correlation between the skills and information I would learn in management classes and my politics and law classes,” she says. She plans to add a second minor, possibly Psychology, which she would have studied had she attended a college that offered only liberal arts.

One of Fleet’s most memorable experiences to date occurred in her freshman year during the first Division I Field Hockey game of the season – when she saw her name in the starting lineup. “I ran out of the locker room, called my mom, and told her I had to quit because I couldn’t and shouldn’t start,” she says.

“I got my very first goal in that game and helped my team win its season opener.”

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RENEE LAWLOR ’15

DREW PHELAN ’17

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Finance Sociology h o m e t o w n : Simsbury, CT pat h : A career in finance

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Senior John Zeiner has already completed four internships in his quest to become familiar with different areas of finance. “It’s important to know which areas of finance or business that you do not want to pursue as a career,” says Zeiner, whose internship experiences include a small investment financial advisory company, a large financial services company, and a government agency in Washington, D.C. This past summer, he interned at UBS Investment Bank in Stamford, CT.

Lawlor is chief of staff of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She also serves on the Bryant University Board of Trustees as a Recent Alumni Trustee.

Phelan visited Bryant the day before her deposit was due and fell in love with its beautiful campus. Then she met Assistant Professor of Science and Technology Christopher Reid, Ph.D., who described the laboratory opportunities she would have.

During interviews at various companies, Zeiner competed against students from schools such as NYU, Cornell, Columbia, Brown, and MIT. “I felt more prepared and comfortable speaking about a variety of finance topics than many of my peers,” he says.

Along the way, Bryant alumni helped to open doors.

In his freshman year, Zeiner met with Marissa Crean ’81, director of the Financial Leadership Development Program at The Hartford, who introduced him to a program that served as a stepping stone to an internship.

Zeiner is now part of Bryant’s Archway Investment Fund (AIF), a student-managed portfolio that topped $1 million this year. This distinctive two-course program provides students with real-world experience, first by simulating what they’ll encounter as professionals, and then by giving them real money to manage as preparation for what they’ll actually do on the job.

“I look forward to the opportunity to blend my academic knowledge and internship experience to get everything out of the AIF that I possibly can,” says Zeiner.

From August 2014 to February 2015, Lawlor was a product development consultant for Gannett, a continuation of her role with the company as a FellowIn-Residence. Her professional experience also includes internships at Biderbost, Boscán & Rochin and ALDI, two very different internships that helped her to define her path.

Among her many co-curricular activities at Bryant, Lawlor especially enjoyed being a Student Ambassador.

“I got to help students discover whether Bryant was the right fit for them,” she says. “I did this by telling them just some of the million and one reasons why I love my school.”

Lawlor was also a member of the nationally recognized Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), most recently serving as president. She knows that you have to work hard to make incredible things happen.

Through CEO, she networked with entrepreneurs including Chris Stevens, a founder of Keurig, and Dave Alwan of “Shark Tank” fame.

If you ask Lawlor about her dream job, she will tell you the sky’s the limit. “I’m a big dreamer and I want to own my own business, so I’d like to think that what I want to do doesn’t even exist yet.” www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

Biology Human Resource Management h o m e t o w n : Foxborough, MA pat h : Medical school

For the past two years, in the University’s Glycomics Lab, Phelan has conducted undergraduate research on topics ranging from microbiology to environmental science under Reid’s tutelage. Working on real projects such as ”Borellia Burgdorferi: VisE1 as a Potential Ganglioside-Binding Protein,” provides the Honors Program member with important lab experience on equipment that students at other schools typically don’t get to utilize until graduate school.

The paid research positions are made possible through an NIH INBRE grant, which Phelan learned about through Reid. “He is the most important mentor I have at Bryant,” says Phelan. “The advice he offers me is utterly invaluable.”

Phelan has already co-presented her research findings with Bryant faculty at three prestigious science conferences. “This gave me a huge opportunity to network with professionals from various backgrounds across the U.S.,” she says.

Phelan plans to apply to medical school, where she hopes to specialize in cardiothoracic surgery. “I have always wanted to change the world for the better,” she says.

“As a child, the most direct ‘change’ I saw was when I went into the hospital sick and came out healthy. Fifteen years later, my perceptions have changed – but my goal has not.”

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Understand the interconnectedness of nations, cultures, and economies At a time when the world is more interconnected than ever, your Bryant experience will guide you on a journey of discovery as you develop the global perspective of intercultural knowledge and competency that is a prerequisite for success.

From the very first semester, Bryant’s nationally recognized First-Year Gateway is the foundation for your success. Centered on fundamental questions about the role of the individual in an ever-changing world, the interdisciplinary Gateway sets the stage for you to explore the global foundations of character and leadership, and of organizations and business.

The Bryant IDEA, our immersive January program, provides a unique forum for experiential learning designed to develop your understanding of creative problem-solving and the innovation process.

Cultural programs, extensive study abroad and travel opportunities, and abundant co-curricular offerings will help you understand the dynamic intersections of different worlds. And, with a full range of globally oriented coursework and internships, you’ll explore diverse viewpoints as you learn to challenge assumptions and develop creative solutions.

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> Nearly half of students

> 81% of employers hiring

> Students enjoy study

> Bryant’s 3,532 undergrads

have received academic credit in a variety of international locations.

abroad opportunities in 53 countries around the world.

> More than 35% of the

Class of 2015 participated in Bryant’s Sophomore International Experience.

> Bryant’s International Business

Bryant graduates have a global dimension to their organization. hail from 32 states and 66 countries.

> Bryant’s global focus is

enhanced by the John H. Chafee Center for International Business and the World Trade Center Rhode Island, the only one of its kind located on a university campus.

> For more than a decade,

the U.S.-China Institute and Confucius Institute at Bryant offer abundant Chinarelated academic, business, and cultural programs that support the University’s mission to increase the global perspective of the Bryant community and its neighbors.

> Bryant has a unique

partnership program with

Beijing Institute of Technology Zhuhai.

Bryant Zhuhai prepares both Chinese and U.S. students with the global perspective that is essential for success in today’s international business world.

your world program is recognized by Bloomberg Businessweek as

16th in the country.

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Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM), Applied Analytics h o m e t o w n : Plantsville, CT pat h : Supply chain management field majors:

A self-proclaimed “supply chain nerd,” Socha halted her college search and made Bryant her first choice after a conversation with Associate Professor of Marketing Michael Gravier at a Fall Open House on campus. After 12 years as an Air Force logistics officer, Gravier earned his Ph.D. in a top-five logistics program, and now teaches supply chain management and marketing.

Socha was looking for an internship at an organization that had a complex supply chain, and the aerospace industry was just the right fit. She recently completed her third internship at United Technologies Aerospace Systems in Windsor Locks, CT. When she first interviewed, her GSCM major stood out, she says.

“Supply chain management is a growing and extremely important function in all companies, and they are looking for talent,” she says. “My two majors, Applied Analytics and GSCM, go hand-in-hand. In our data-driven world, companies want people who can understand, manipulate, and draw conclusions from large data. Having data is important, but knowing what to do with it is the key.”

Socha, who is currently exploring full-time opportunities, is one of the few college students in the country to receive the prestigious 2015 R. Gene Richter Scholarship award, granted by the Institute for Supply Management to only eight undergraduates from thousands who apply. “My dream job would be to help a company’s supply chains become more eco-friendly, sustainable, and beneficial to all the communities that the supply chain touches,” she says.

JASON FORTIN ’12

MADUKA NWANEKEZI ’14, ’15 MBA

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After three years as a senior strategy analyst at Gannett, an international media and marketing solutions company, Fortin headed back to the classroom. He recently entered the two-year MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, concentrating in finance and strategic management.

Nwanekezi participated in three summer internships at PwC, where he worked with clients in the auditing practice. “My first year at PwC showed me that accounting is not just about auditing and taxation,” he says. “I became very interested in their advisory practice because consulting is the type of work I would like to do in Nigeria, where my family is from.”

Studies (Global Politics) Business Administration h o m e t o w n : Pomfret, CT pat h : MBA at University of Chicago Booth School of Business

While at Bryant, Fortin interned at the Brookings Institution, a renowned think tank in Washington, D.C., and at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in Beijing, China, where he wrote policy briefs and conducted research for the center’s director.

When launching his career, the Honors Program graduate networked to find people with contacts in Washington, D.C. Bryant’s Associate Professor of Management and Trustee Professor Mike Roberto, D.B.A., knew the interim vice president of human resources at Gannett Company in McLean, VA, an entrée that helped Fortin secure a strategy analyst position. “The opportunities [at Gannett] to learn were boundless, and it was a privilege to be involved in that type of work,” he says.

From his very first internship, Fortin’s managers were impressed with the cross-disciplinary nature of his skills.

“They liked that I understood multiple sides of a problem – something I attribute to the blended curriculum of liberal arts and business at Bryant,” he says.

“I place an extremely high value on my Bryant education. It has opened countless doors and provided unparalleled opportunities for me academically, personally, and career-wise.” www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

Accounting International Affairs h o m e t o w n : Milton, MA pat h : PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Boston

Nwanekezi first learned about the internships through Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education. “Bryant provided me with the skills and confidence to do well at PwC,” he says. “I learned to work with others in a group setting and developed my public speaking skills due to the many classes at Bryant that involve presentations.

“My international affairs background gives me a sense of the world today.”

When Nwanekezi first visited Bryant, he fell in love with the campus. Even more importantly, he felt it was a place where he would thrive academically and athletically. As defensive end for the Bulldog football team, he started every game during his four years as an undergraduate.

“Bryant has exceeded my expectations,” he says. “More than half of the people I know had jobs lined up in September of their senior year.” www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

our world KEVIN LUDEMANN ’18

CASSANDRA SULMEISTERS ’18

WILLIAM GOWEN ’13

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Human Resource Management, Spanish Communication h o m e t o w n : East Northport, NY pat h : Making a difference in student affairs or HR

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International Business Spanish h o m e t o w n : Centennial, CO pat h : A career with a global reach

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An Honors Program member, Ludemann worked with an academic advisor to create an individualized program for his four years at Bryant, right down to the last few classes. “I am excelling academically because of all the resources that are available to students,” he says.

“I am not just a number at Bryant.”

Sulmeisters, an Honors Program member, is a study in contrasts. Recruited to play Division I volleyball, she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to kills and digs and when she creates beautiful music by delicately plucking her harp. She studied French in high school, but picked Spanish as her minor. She loves Colorado – and skiing – but wanted to attend a school near major cities and the ocean. At Bryant, she found what she was looking for.

A financial reports analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Gowen credits Bryant with helping him to achieve his success. “The University offers so many opportunities for students to grow personally and take charge of their education,” says Gowen.

“It’s one of the reasons why Bryant students are so successful.”

Growing up on Long Island, Ludemann did not have many opportunities to meet people from different countries and cultures. At Bryant, two of his best friends are from India. “They have opened my eyes and helped me see the world in a different way,” he says. Ludemann will expand his world by taking part in Bryant’s Sophomore International Experience to Chile and Argentina this winter. He would also like to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

Ludemann is involved in co-curricular activities such as The Podium, a club that develops public speaking skills, and the Bryant University Spanish and Culture Organization (BUSCO). He even helped to start a radio show on Bryant’s student-run radio station.

He also serves as a Student Ambassador for the Office of Admission and was an Orientation Leader for the Class of 2019. “I do this because I am passionate about Bryant and so thankful that I have been given the opportunity to attend school here – even when I’m walking to class and it’s below zero with a wind chill.”

The University’s unique integration of business and liberal arts played a crucial part in her decision, she says. “I chose to major in International Business because it combined a foreign language with an emphasis on relationships, both of which are important to me,” says Sulmeisters, who is learning a lot about teamwork – and group work – both in and out of the classroom.

Next summer, Sulmeisters will participate in the Sophomore International Experience (SIE) trip to Prague and Budapest. The three-credit course includes a semester-long introduction to cultural norms, historical reading and analysis, language study, and art appreciation prior to travel.

Sulmeisters dreams of studying abroad in Spain, where she can utilize the new language skills she is developing. “Bryant is helping me to prepare for global success,” she says. “This University has excellent international relationships, and the level of diversity in the student body is broadening my perspective of the world.”

Global Politics; Economics (Public Policy) Business Administration h o m e t o w n : Lincroft, NJ pat h : Federal Reserve Bank of NY

A partnership between Bryant and The Washington Center (TWC) in D.C. resulted in a semester-long internship. “I was at a think tank basically doing economics research. I absolutely loved the experience – it taught me so much and was an important part of how I chose my career,” says Gowen, who was the sole student among his peers to receive a TWC leadership award. The Honors Program member simultaneously conducted research for a Harvard University senior fellow who was writing a book on entrepreneurship and new-age leadership.

“Because of Bryant’s distinctive integration of liberal arts and business, you become a well-rounded individual,” he says. “You may be well versed in business classes, for example, but you also develop a unique perspective on how to look at different issues and problems in the world.

“At Bryant, people are willing to help you grow. From the top down, there’s definitely a personal connection – even the president was interested in my career. Everybody is there to help each other and provide support.” www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

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Break boundaries and go beyond expectations For 153 years, Bryant’s commitment to education that integrates theory with hands-on practice has prepared graduates with the knowledge, skills, and qualities of character to succeed.

With a Bryant education, you’ll be prepared for the opportunities of the 21st century. As you develop the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing global environment, you’ll cultivate the qualities of character and diverse perspectives required for leadership.

The Amica Center for Career Education provides support and guidance through your four years on campus and beyond. The Amica Center will help you develop lifelong career skills with an array of services including: internships, career fairs, an extensive recruiting program that draws nearly 400 organizations to campus, and an alumni career network and shadowing program that pairs students with Bryant alumni who are prominent in their fields.

One of the most valuable benefits of a Bryant education is access to the tremendous power of our alumni network. We are committed to providing students with every possible competitive advantage, and alumni open doors and connect you with premier opportunities to succeed.

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Whether your chosen path leads you to a business you join or launch as an entrepreneur, to a government agency or a not-for-profit organization, or to graduate and postgraduate study, you’ll be ready.

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“ Within the last two years, we have hired more than 20 graduates from Bryant and are always impressed by how well prepared they are to succeed in the real world.�

Marianne Monte Vice President for Human Resources The Hanover Insurance Group

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Bryant students intern at organizations including:

> You’ll thrive at Bryant, where > 98.6% of Bryant graduthere are no large lecture halls and 100% of classes are taught by professors.

> Bryant’s average class size is

24 students. The average lab size is 11 students.

ates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of Commencement.

> The median starting salary for the Class of 2014 is

$53,500.

> 100% of Bryant students > Nearly 400 companies, complete both a major and a minor. Approximately 25% of students complete two or more majors or concentrations.

> 100% of Bryant students

take part in a service-learning project, making a difference in the community and around the world.

government agencies and not-for-profit organizations recruit at Bryant.

> Bryant’s mentorship and

career shadowing programs connect you with our powerful network of 44,000+ accomplished alumni around the world.

Amica Insurance BBC Worldwide Boston Celtics Deloitte LLP Deutsche Bank EMC Corporation Fannie Mae Federal Reserve Board of Governors Fidelity Investments FM Global Hasbro KPMG PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon Company Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation SIRIUS Satellite Radio Turner Broadcasting Systems In addition to prestigious law schools and other graduate and post-graduate programs, you’ll find Bryant graduates employed at organizations around the world including: Blackrock Citizens Financial Group CVS Health Fidelity Investments Fox News Channel/Business Network Hartford Investment Management Company Honeywell Internal Revenue Service Liberty Mutual Peace Corps PricewaterhouseCoopers Raytheon Company Ruder Finn, Inc. Swarovski North America Textron, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. United Technologies Voya Financial Advisors

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EMILY PANASOWICH ’08

achieve you ERNESTO ARGUELLO ’15

JOSHUA BALLANCE ’12

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“Choosing to attend Bryant was simply the best decision of my life. My family is immensely proud of my academic and athletic achievements, but they are most proud of the man I have become.”

After graduation, Ballance spent a year in Washington, D.C., as a research assistant in the economics department at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

A year later, he moved on to the Federal Reserve Bank, working one-on-one with Alicia Sasser Modestino, Ph.D., a senior economist in the bank’s New England Public Policy Center.

International Business Marketing m i n o r : French h o m e t o w n : Singapore, Southeast Asia pat h : Director of Asian Operations, Destination Imagination, Singapore Panasowich was a member of Bryant’s first class of Inter­ national Business graduates, a nationally recognized program now ranked 16th in the country. She was teaching English as a second language in South Korea when she received word of a job opening at Destination Imagination, a NJ-based educational nonprofit organization that teaches problem solving, creativity, and teamwork to kids by sponsoring competitions around the globe.

“I was halfway around the world reading about my dream job, and I knew I had to apply,” she says. The position description seemed to fit her to a tee: an international business degree, knowledge of a second language, and work or study experience in another country. “My Bryant education gave me all that and differentiated me from everyone else.”

When she first came to Bryant, Panasowich had never traveled outside of the U.S., but she dreamed of owning a business and living abroad. Today, she lives and works in Singapore, where she is director of Asian Operations for Destination Imagination. She works with people in approximately 30 countries, conducting new volunteer training, running camps and tournaments, and writing business plans. “Bryant really gave me the confidence to work with people in a variety of countries, and the awareness of cultural differences,” she says.

At Bryant, Panasowich took part in an International Business Seminar to Europe and the Sophomore International Experience to China. She minored in French. Having professors from various cultural backgrounds helped her to learn the nuances of doing business in different areas of the world.

“The people I met at Bryant have amazing stories, a passion for living, and a curiosity to see the world around them,” she says. “Having people like that in my life has had a very positive impact.”

Economics, Actuarial Mathematics Business Administration h o m e t o w n : Hampton Falls, NH pat h : Research Assistant, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Arguello is a tax associate in the Boston office of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he was a tax intern in the summer of 2014. At Bryant, he took part in PwC’s xTAX Competition and the PwC National Elevate Program that promotes management leadership skills. He gained unparalleled experience as a Securities Analyst and later as a Portfolio Manager in the University’s Archway Investment Fund, an academic program that allows students to learn and practice investment principles. They manage an actual portfolio (which topped $1 million this year), in a simulated trading room that receives real-time news, information, and data – transferred by live feeds through Reuters 3000. The students conduct themselves as if they were already professionals. “This is one of the countless opportunities that Bryant offers to its students.”

A peer tutor in Accounting, Finance, and Spanish at Bryant’s Academic Center for Excellence, Arguello also captained the highly successful men’s varsity tennis team and was honored with a top athletic award prior to graduation.

Arguello plans to earn his CPA designation, gathering all the experience he can to bring back to Nicaragua.

“My dream is to one day help my country prosper and provide better opportunities for generations of children.” www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

“Though I enjoyed my time at the OCC, my position at the Fed has enabled me to work on research topics, primarily in the field of labor economics, that align with my interests and previous exposure as a student at Bryant,” he says.

The former Honors Program member is currently co-authoring a paper with Modestino and Daniel Shoag, Ph.D., assistant professor at Harvard’s Kennedy School.

The paper, which will be submitted to an academic journal this year, analyzes trends in “upskilling,” specifically the relationship between labor supply and changes in employer requirements during the Great Recession.

Ballance has been invited to return to campus and present his research to Bryant faculty and students

by Associate Professor of Economics Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D. He stays in touch with Tebaldi, whom he describes as a great mentor and sounding board.

“Without Bryant, I don’t think I would have discovered my passion for economics,” he says. “I’m grateful for the opportunities I had and believe that, more than anything, my time there taught me to never settle for less than the pursuit of opportunities in life that I can find fulfillment in.”

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Philipp began her senior year with an ambitious goal: to find a job by the end of the first semester. The Bryant Career Connection (BCC), a database of jobs available through the University’s Amica Center for Career Education, proved to be an invaluable resource. “Even though I applied for jobs outside of the BCC, the interviews I received were from companies in the Bryant network,” she says. “The University has such strong connections.”

A technology position with Bose Corporation caught her attention. Though she was unsure that she was entirely qualified, she applied – and was promptly invited to an on-campus information session, where students learned the company would accept only four to six people from more than 80 applicants.

Two weeks later, she had her first interview on campus and discovered she had a lot to talk about: case studies and team projects, an internship with FM Global, a part-time job at Bryant working with IT professionals, and a senior marketing seminar class where she worked to improve the marketing efforts of real clients.

“For every question they asked, I probably had three situations or examples I could discuss,” she recalls.

“Bose interviewers were also very interested in the many leadership experiences I had during my time at Bryant.”

A follow-up interview at Bose resulted in a job offer before Thanksgiving. “I had a lot to be thankful for,” says Philipp.

If Rohan Vakil ’14 decides to visit all the friends he made during his four years at Bryant, his passport will fill quickly.

“Bryant is great because everything is concentrated on campus, and then on graduation everyone explodes outward across the world,” he says. “Friends went to China, India, France, California, and everywhere in between.”

Vakil had the opportunity to meet students from diverse backgrounds because he participated in many projects at Bryant. One enduring contribution he made on campus was designing an app so students could quickly find rooms in the Unistructure that are available to study in. The app won first place at Bryant’s annual App-a-Thon competition.

“By tapping into which motion detectors are currently picking up motion, the app is able to find out which classrooms are free for use,” he says.

He also created a photo blog, Humans of Bryant, featuring images and brief interviews of many of the students, faculty, and staff with whom he interacted. The project won the Dean’s List Award at the Diversity University Competition.

Vakil also participated as a mentor for the Linked Through Leadership program, among many other activities and academic honor societies.

Throughout his Bryant experience alumni have helped immensely, Vakil says, from assisting him in landing internships at several different companies to securing a coveted position in the Market­ing Analytics depart­ment at IGT. www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

Accounting Sociology h o m e t o w n : Lagos, Nigeria pat h : Tax Associate at PwC, Boston Iheme is a Tax Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston, where she is a member of the Health Industries and Technology team.

An Accounting major, she earned her undergraduate degree in 2014 with highest honors and received a Commencement Award for achievement in accounting. On campus, she was involved in the crew team, the karate team, the Student Alumni Association, and also served as a Student Ambassador.

Just four months after graduation, she was immersed in Bryant’s Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), a one-year graduate program designed specifically for recent graduates. “I saw this as a more advanced and in-depth continuation of the education that I had already received at Bryant,” she says.

In addition to helping with her CPA exams, Bryant’s MPAc program provided a basis for some of what Iheme has learned on the job. She also wanted to develop a personal career network. “Most people don’t think of their classmates in that way, but they are going to move on into different forms of business,” she says. “I’m glad that I got to know them.”

When asked what sets Bryant apart, Iheme is quick to cite the approachable and helpful faculty members.

“I had professors give me their personal numbers, Skype, and email addresses. They are always available, at any time, to help students.”

Iheme has plans to one day run a business. www.bryant.edu/ bryantvideos

In the first three years of full Division I eligibility, the Bryant Bulldogs have earned: • Two Northeast Conference Brenda Weare Commissioner’s Cup trophies • 46 NEC and MAAC Tournament appearances • 579 team victories More that 100 clubs and student-run organizations include Accounting Association Actuarial Association Alliance for Women’s Awareness The Archway (student newspaper) Arts & Culture Club Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bryant The Bottom Line (a capella group) Bryant Jazz Ensemble Bryant Marketing Association Bryant Outdoor Adventure Club Bryant Players Bryant Pride Bryant Psychology Association Bryant Singers Bryant University Spanish Cultural Organization Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization Enactus Greek Leadership Hillel International Student Organization Ledger (yearbook) Legal Studies Society Multicultural Student Union Panhellenic Council Student Programming Board Student Senate TV/Media Production Club Velocity Dance Team WJMF Radio Station

22 Varsity athletic teams NCAA Division I Northeast Conference

• 12 NCAA Division I Tournament appearances

Baseball (M) Basketball (M + W) Cross Country (M + W) Field Hockey (W) Football (M) Golf (M) Indoor Track and Field (M + W) Lacrosse (M + W) Outdoor Track and Field (M + W) Soccer (M + W) Softball (W) Swimming and Diving (M + W) Tennis (M + W) Volleyball (W)

• Three National Player of the Year Semifinalists

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• 16 All-American selections

• 20 NEC titles (8 regular season, 12 tournament) • 8 conference tournament MVPs • 11 Northeast Conference Coach of the Year Awards In addition 19 student-athletes signed to professional contracts in football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse.

Bryant’s student-athletes also achieve top academic performance*:

student life For a complete list of club and intramural sports, go to www.bryantbulldogs.com.

• 42.5% of student-athletes earn Dean’s List honors (3.2 GPA) • The average GPA for Bryant student-athletes is 3.025

• The four-year graduation rate for student-athletes is 76% • In the past three years, 627 student-athletes have been named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll, with 18 MAAC All-Academic Team selections * Based on 2014-15 academic year grade analysis

For a full listing of clubs and organizations, visit www.bryant.edu/student-life.

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A campus visit is the best way to learn more about Bryant University’s student-centered community and programs. Please join us for a student-guided campus tour, and attend an information session presented by a member of the admission team.

Monday – Friday • 10:00 a.m. campus tour and 11:15 a.m. information session • 11:00 a.m. campus tour • 1:00 p.m. campus tour and 2:15 p.m. information session • 2:00 p.m. campus tour • 3:00 p.m. campus tour

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Group information sessions with an admission counselor last approximately 45 minutes.

All campus visit opportunities begin in the Office of Admission, in the Administration Hall wing of the Unistructure. Campus tours last approximately one hour and 15 minutes and are led by members of our Student Ambassador program. During the tour, you will see our stunning contemporary facilities and a residence

Interviews are offered for high school students and transfer students from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., by appointment, Monday – Friday, and on select Saturdays in the fall.

To schedule an interview, please call (800) 622-7001.

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Academic Year Tuition: $39,421 Room and Board: $14,270 Student Activity Fee: $387

Bryant University accepts the Common Application and the Universal College Application, and gives equal consideration to both.

• Class rank/GPA, counselor recommendation, and most current senior grades • Standardized Test Optional For more information visit admission.bryant.edu • TOEFL – The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 80 for the Internet-based test (IBT), 6.5 IELTS. TOEFL/IELTS can be waived for students who have demonstrated English proficiency

Financial Aid Required form: FAFSA FAFSA filing date: February 15 – Freshmen April 1 (preferred) – Transfers Scholarships, need-based grants, loans, and work-study awards are available.

For the upcoming academic year, Bryant will offer more than $10 million to incoming students alone in merit scholarships and institutional grants.

The Common Application is available online at www.commonapp.org.

The Universal College Application is available online at www.universalcollegeapp.com.

Application Deadlines November 1, 2015 – Early Decision I November 15, 2015 – Early Action January 15, 2016 – Early Decision II February 1, 2016 – Regular Decision Transfer Application Priority Dates November 15, 2015 – Spring Semester May 1, 2016 – Fall Semester

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