Bryant Magazine | Spring 2024

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The World Builder Ellen Wilson’s bold new vision for Bryant

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How the university is shaping national practice, policy on AI

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Onward and Upward

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New board chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79 leans on a big business background and a passion for people to craft a bold new future for Bryant.

On an immersive tour of Prague and Berlin, graduate students learn about international industry and discover their own potential.

The age of AI is upon us. How is Bryant addressing academic and ethical implications while also preparing students for evolving industry demands?

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DISCOVER

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Editor-in-Chief Casey Nilsson

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VISION 2030 IN ACTION

05 A Big IDEA

02

06 Campus Changemaker 07 The Future of Psych

45 Gustafson’s 40 Institutional News

and Rankings

08 Vital Link in the

41 Building the BELC

Supply Chain

42 Inside the Exercise

10 Insight on Antibiotic

IMPACT

Lessons Learned 46 Air Force Alum 47 RestauRent Circle

of Influence

and Movement

48 Big League Brews

Science Lab

49 Going to the Mat

12 Unfiltered Ambition

43 Selling Points of

49 Artistic Legacy

13 Money Matters with

the Hauck Sales

50 Better Returns

Performance Lab

51 Fintech Success

Resistance

MBA Author

IN EVERY ISSUE 03 Letter from

the President 04 What’s Online 14 Playbook 16 Meeting Place 51 Agenda 52 Ideations COVER ARTIST:

Dana Smith BRYANT | SPRING 2024

So many hands touched this publica-

It is exciting to see the

tion, but I especially want to thank the

enthusiasm and support

Managing Editor Stephen Kostrzewa

editor, Casey Nilsson, and the Bryant

for Bryant's future from

University editorial team for bringing

alums all around the

Associate Editor Emma Bartlett

the magazine to life.

world. During my recent

Creative Direction & Design 2communiqué

keeps the institution agile, innova-

alumni who represent six

tive, and student-focused with a top 1

decades of Bryant grad-

percent return on investment for edu-

uates who are leaders in

cation while positioning Bryant to be

finance, technology, and

a university of choice for delivering

health services.

Our Vision 2030 Strategic Plan

University Photographer Pamela Murray

05 40 45

stories charting our bold path forward.

On the Road and On Campus

dents, faculty, and alums, as well as

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Bryant Editorial Advisory Group Inge-Lise Ameer, Ed.D., Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students and Chief Diversity Officer Michelle L. Cloutier, ’05MBA, Vice President for Enrollment Management Chuck LoCurto, MBA, Vice President for Information Services and Chief Information Officer Donna Ng, MBA, Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer Tim Paige, Vice President for Human Resources and Secretary of the Corporation Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., Provost and Chief Academic Officer Bill Smith, J.D., Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D., Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness David Wegrzyn ’86, P’23, M.Ed., Vice President for University Advancement

transformative

A Bold Path Forward

educational

travels, I visited with

experi-

Last summer, while vis-

ences — all while preparing students

iting London, I connected

to achieve success on a global scale.

with Jude Addo ’11. I

I urge you to explore the enhanced

was so impressed by his

opportunities offered by Vision 2030

character and his career in

throughout the magazine.

fintech that I invited him

Turn to page 41 for a glimpse

back on campus as our

inside the Business Entrepreneur-

first Presidential Executive

ship Leadership Center. Delve into the

in Residence (EIR). You can

details of Bryant's first doctoral pro-

read more about Jude and

Greetings, Bulldogs! Welcome to the

gram, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology

his visit in the "Impact"

relaunch of Bryant magazine. This

(Psy.D.), on page 7. And on page 18,

section on page 51.

edition celebrates the heart of our

get to know Bryant’s new board chair,

community and spotlights the leaders,

D. Ellen Wilson ’79.

changemakers, and innovators who have shaped Bryant University.

In addition to Jude and Kurt Last ’78, our

I hope these stories inspire you to

second EIR, Bryant

broaden your participation in Bryant's

recently hosted author

One of the most rewarding aspects

journey. Whether attending a campus

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of being president is interacting with

event, mentoring students, or recon-

winner Sir Oliver Hart,

our alumni community. Their stories

necting at an alumni gathering, we

Rhode Island's newly

of transformation at Bryant reso-

encourage your involvement. Through

elected Congressman

nate deeply, and the common thread

continued engagement, together, we

Gabe Amo, WNBA star

through our conversations is an enthu-

will realize the goals of Vision 2030

and Olympic gold medal-

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siasm for Bryant's future and a desire

while developing the next generation of

ist Lisa Leslie, and Karen

to deepen their connection to our

purpose-driven leaders.

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and engagement as Bryant undergoes

events happening at Bry-

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ant. I hope you have the

more than 50 years.

chance to visit us on cam-

university. Bryant magazine provides

of CVS Health.

Warm Regards,

Within these pages are narratives

Ross J. Gittell, Ph.D.

celebrating the achievements of stu-

President

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These are just a few

pus or meet up with me on the road sometime soon.

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WHAT'S ONLINE

Inside the Spring Teaching Summit The Spring Teaching Summit, organized by Bryant’s Center for Teaching Excellence, provides an opportunity for faculty to exchange ideas and support one another.

Sit in on the conversation as they explore the science of burnout and discuss strategies for cultivating learning environments that foster resilience. news.bryant.edu/teaching-summit-2024

Commencement Relive Commencement 2024 at Bryant, including coverage of the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies in May as well as the

Innovate

Physician Assistant ceremony in March. Plus, read profiles of graduates who’ve made their mark at Bryant, including Odette Mansour ’24, an international student who founded Bryant’s Arab Student Association, and Chris Goulart ’24MBA, a small business owner who leveled up his horticultural career with the university’s Two-Year MBA. news.bryant.edu/commencement

Project Playhouse

04

Archway’s Spring in 5 Trades

In

April,

Bryant’s

“ Knowing what I know now about design thinking, I’m able to open up my mind, think outside of the box, adapt, and problem-solve in my classes and even as an athlete.”

Management

Association surprised local children

During the spring semester, Bryant's Archway

experiencing serious illnesses with

Investment Fund's student-run portfolio topped a

custom-made, full-sized playhouses

record-breaking $3.1 million in valuation. In this

created in collaboration with local

deep dive, portfolio managers for the Equity Fund

high schoolers and wish-granting

share their top five investments of the spring

organizations.

within their individual sectors.

news.bryant.edu/project-playhouse-2024

news.bryant.edu/archway-2024

Women’s Summit On March 14, Bryant University welcomed more than 1,000 engaged, joyful attendees to the 27th annual Women’s Summit®. Read coverage of keynote speakers, including WNBA All-Star Lisa Leslie, and stories about breakout sessions led by Bry-

—NIA SCOTT ’27

Read the latest on Bryant News, which features daily coverage of the Bulldog community — including faculty research, student profiles, alumni stories, major announcements, and more.

ant faculty, including Marketing Professor Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D.’s tips for avoiding the six major conversation mistakes. news.bryant.edu/womens-summit-2024

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Illustrations by Greg Mably

Nia Scott ’27, a Communication major who plays on the women’s basketball team, participated in this year’s Innovation and Design Thinking for All (IDEA), Bryant’s three-day design thinking program for first-year students held each January.

Here, Scott and her groupmates create a prototype of a physical therapist’s office, which incorporates field and court surfaces to aid athletes in their recovery. The design won first place in their cohort.

Photograph by Alex Gagne

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THE WOMEN OF BRYANT Throughout Bryant University’s 161year history, women have played an invaluable role as students, faculty, and staff. In the classroom, on the court and field, and as members of the university community, Bryant’s women have found their voice, made key contributions to the campus, and become the leaders of tomorrow that the world needs.

To watch a video about some of Bryant's changemaking women, visit news.bryant.edu/women-bryant.

Thoughts On: The Future of Psychology In January, School of Health and Behavioral Sciences Associate Director and Professor of Psychology Joseph Trunzo, Ph.D., became president of the Rhode Island Psychological Association; his primary role is to ensure that psychologists and clinical services throughout the state are well prepared to serve people in need. Below, Trunzo, who is also a practicing clinical psychologist, shares his insights into what’s happening in the field today and what the future could bring.

Technology is enhancing access: “We're currently seeing a tremendous need for broadening access to services. New technology, such as telehealth, has enhanced access. Prior to the pandemic, there were

This past semester, Latty found a

many questions as to how effective providing services that way could be.

new way to spark important conver-

Post-pandemic, we've found that the model works for certain populations,

sations by directing Extravaganza,

but not all. We're also seeing a proliferation of self-help apps that compa-

Bryant’s

nies and individual practitioners have designed to help people — either in

annual

Black

History

Month celebration of fashion, cul-

06

The Changemaker From activism to fashion, Danielle Latty ’24 helps lead the charge

AI’s role in psych should be limited: “I've read articles that say arti-

She chose the theme “The Strength

ficial intelligence will replace psychologists, but I doubt that will happen,

of Black Resistance,” she says, to

because so much of the success of good behavioral health services lies

highlight not only the adversity the

in the nature of the relationship between the client and practitioner. Real-

Black community has faced, but

istically, we need more real human interactions, not less; too much inter-

also the joy and resilience they have

action with technology is possibly fueling some of the increased rates of

found throughout that struggle.

depression and anxiety we see.”

As she prepares to attend Wash-

We need to act on the clinical psychologist deficit: “We’re in need of

ington and Lee University School of

more behavioral health providers and clinical psychologists, which Bryant’s

Law this fall, Latty is considering a

new doctoral program in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) will help to address.

career in intellectual property law,

The program has two concentrations: one in child and adolescent psychol-

which will allow her to continue to

ogy to help increase the number of providers who can provide services

Driven by passion, she’s worked

fight for people to receive the rec-

to children and youth, and a second in health psychology to focus on the

hard to learn how to channel it into

ognition, and results, they deserve.

treatment and prevention for behavioral health and medical illnesses. Our

positive change. In her junior year,

“I was drawn to the law because

Latty was asked to serve on Bryant’s

of the diversity within it,” she says.

Belonging Task Force, where she

“Everyone needs a lawyer, so the

and the other committee members

profession allows me to do any-

investigated the issues facing Bry-

thing. The horizons are endless,

Danielle Latty ’24 knows what

Throughout her four years at

ant’s women-identifying students,

and that was really important for

it’s like to have the odds stacked

Bryant, Latty, a Politics and Law

held focus groups with members

me because I could be an advocate

against you. “My mom and I used to

major, has been an activist, an advi-

of the community to find solutions,

for so many different people.”

joke that I have three things going

sor, a firebrand, and a changemaker.

and met with university administra-

against me: I’m an African Ameri-

From spearheading a Black Wom-

tion to form an action plan.

can, a woman, and I’m also a lefty

en’s Blueprint conference to ensur-

“I think I was a confident person

when someone tells me I can't do

— the world isn’t made for any of

ing that all voices are heard through

going into college, but you gain a

something,” she reflects. “I want

those,” she reflects with a laugh.

serving on the Bryant Senior Advi-

whole new form of confidence when

to rise to that challenge, succeed,

But she’s working to change that,

sory Council, Latty has been at the

you're sitting in the room with the

and tell everyone, ‘I'm here, and

both for herself and for others.

forefront of progress at Bryant.

university’s cabinet,” she reflects.

I'm staying.’”

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conjunction with a behavioral health service or on their own.”

ture, music, history, and activism.

first cohort will be on campus in fall of 2025.”

­—Emma Bartlett

She’s also resolved to keep fighting the good fight. “I love

­—Stephen Kostrzewa

Photographs by Alex Gagne

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One box of Edesia products saves one life.

Supply chain students tour Edesia production facilities.

Emerson Swartz ’24.

RI-based Edesia fights malnutrition in 65 countries.

Vital Link 08

Supply Chain seniors offer strategy, support for lifesaving global nonprofit

our students than knowing that they

capacity. In the meantime, though,

land. That means consulting with

hunger and poverty that afflicted

have solved an industry problem,

they’re looking to the Bryant stu-

the organization’s staff and taking

neighboring Haiti in the wake of

contributed to a company’s success,

dents for help with planning the

an in-depth tour of the warehouse

earthquakes and other disasters.

and their client is very happy.”

transition — because any disruption

and production facility led by Oper-

“We know how important this work

The course is perfect prepara-

in production could mean lives lost.

ations Project Leader Sarah Rumsey.

is and all the good it can do — espe-

tion for the real world because it is

Throughout the semester, the

Throughout the visit, the stu-

cially for children,” Espinal says.

the real world, advises Roethlein.

students, aided by a company advi-

dents pepper Rumsey and other

The tour ends at the site of the

As the Bryant students tour the

tions this semester. “We’re going

“This work will require nothing less

sor and Bryant Executive in Resi-

Edesia staff for information ranging

temporary warehouse, currently a

North Kingstown headquarters of

to measure this project not just in

than your A game,” he warns the

dence June Youngs P’26, will create

from the exact grant stipulations to

pristine, echoing shell. “We’re so

Edesia Nutrition, the weight of their

money saved, but in lives saved.”

students. He also informs them that

a

inbound/outbound

the warehouse doorway dimensions

busy operating in crisis mode that

failure is not an option.

assignment is never out of mind — or out of view.

Through the supply chain practi-

streamlined

delivery flow that will be more

to the storage conditions for Ede-

we don’t always have the opportu-

cum, Bryant seniors help real com-

That maxim is especially true for

efficient and cost-effective. They’ll

sia’s various products.

nity to look around and see all the

Hung throughout the facility are

panies solve real business problems

the students working with Edesia, a

also determine cost savings oppor-

For Jose Espinal ’24, the assign-

giant portraits of children who over-

— from finding sourcing partners for

nonprofit social enterprise founded

tunities across the transition plan,

ment is both logistical and per-

came malnutrition with the aid of

Tiffany & Co. to examining automa-

by Navyn Salem ’14H. To date, Ede-

including equipment, technology,

sonal: Espinal and his fellow group

Over the next few months, the

Edesia’s products. The photos bring

tion options for Barrett Distribution

sia — which partners with human-

and training.

member, Eduardo Peralta ’24, both

Bryant students will test everything

home the directive that Professor of

Centers to streamlining purchasing

itarian aid organizations including

It’s a herculean task — and step

came to Bryant from the Dominican

they’ve learned and discover solu-

Operations and Supply Chain Man-

strategies for Sikorsky-Lockheed.

UNICEF and USAID — has saved

one involves getting the lay of the

Republic, where they witnessed the

tions that could help Edesia save

agement Chris Roethlein, Ph.D.,

Since 2010, the student consultants

more than 23 million lives with its

P’15, P’24, founder and director of

have saved their clients more than

ready-to-eat,

the Global Supply Chain practicum,

$256 million.

shelf-stable

thousands of lives.

paste that can cure malnutrition in

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a child in eight weeks.

with their data and trust the way

The recent recipient of a $137

“We’re going to have a special

they go about understanding an

million gift from the Bezos family

metric for this project,” he tells the

issue and solving a problem; they

to help grow the nonprofit’s opera-

students assigned to aiding Edesia

also believe in our students and

tions both locally and abroad, Ede-

in its efforts — one of five teams

their

Roethlein.

sia is currently undergoing a major

working with different organiza-

“There is nothing more thrilling to

expansion to increase its production

—ANDREW KAMARA, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, EDESIA NUTRITION

first meeting.

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“Our clients trust our students

skillsets,”

says

where you come in, we hope.”

money, and therefore help save

peanut

“ We always look forward to collaborating with Bryant Supply Chain seniors when we have the opportunity.

They bring fresh perspectives to the table and are excited to play a role in supporting our mission.

These students are the future of supply chain leadership, and we always learn a lot from each other.”

shared during the student team’s

options,” Rumsey notes. “That’s

Photographs by Pamela Murray

For now, though, the Bryant students can only see possibilities.

The visit over — and the necessary knowledge gained — the group, accompanied by Youngs, adjourns to a nearby coffee shop, ready to begin their work and help Edesia save lives.

­—SK BRYANT | SPRING 2024

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➔ INSIGHT

Stubborn Resistance Christopher Reid combats antibiotics crisis, one discovery at a time Christopher Reid, Ph.D., has always

new ideas — and the lion’s share of

been captivated by what he calls

that work has been left to small bio-

“slick science,” the unlikely dis-

tech firms and academic labs like

coveries that result from ingenuity,

Reid’s. Today, much of his team’s

determination, and stubbornness.

focus is on masarimycin, a chemi-

“I like the idea that small ideas can

cal compound developed in the Reid

lead to something really big,” notes Reid, a professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

As lead investigator in his micro-

Research Experiments Lead to Career Discovery Jett DuVal ’24’s time learning lab tech-

She will now take her passion to

niques, working under the fume hood,

the next level this summer when she

and mentoring others unearthed her

starts working with the University of

desire for a career in research. Confi-

Georgia’s Christine Symanski, Ph.D.,

dent yet humble about her achieve-

— one of Reid’s postdoctoral men-

Lab that exhibits promising anti-

ments at Bryant, the Biology major

tors — on uncovering the protective

bacterial applications.

spent the past four years fine-tuning

benefits of host milk oligosaccha-

her lab skills so she can one day teach

rides to develop novel therapeutics

undergraduates like herself.

and vaccines. Come August, she will

been able to get accomplished over

Science is an iterative process,

the years,” he admits. “We just keep

Reid notes, and masarimycin is the

plugging away.”

product of more than 10 years of

During the spring semester of

begin the University of Georgia’s

develop antibacterial and antifun-

Currently, Reid and his team are

tweaking, evaluating, and reconfig-

DuVal’s first year, Professor of Bio-

integrated life sciences program

gal compounds that could one day

working to address a rising tide of

uring compounds to increase their

logical

Sciences

and rotate through three labs before

save lives. But he’s also invested in

antimicrobial

which

efficiency. It’s the descendant of a

Christopher

invited

choosing one to work in at the start

preparing a new generation of sci-

occurs when germs like bacteria

previous, less successful molecule

DuVal to take part in the Summer

of January 2025. After obtaining her

entists, researchers, and medical

and fungi develop the ability to

developed in Reid’s lab and, hope-

Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Ph.D. in microbiology, she hopes to

professionals for their own careers.

defeat the drugs designed to kill

fully, he notes, the precursor to a

program, where she would conduct

become a college professor.

Since starting the Reid Lab in

them — making some diseases diffi-

more effective third molecule.

bial glycoscience lab, he works to

10

DuVal conducted research on fungi during Bryant's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.

2010, he and his fellow researchers

resistance,

cult, if not impossible, to treat.

As much as Reid enjoys discuss-

have developed three patents, with

The resulting problem, notes

ing his work, his face lights up when

another on the way; published multi-

Reid, is approaching “near cri-

he mentions his students, who have

ple journal articles with student inves-

sis-level proportions,” citing sources

found their own success across a

tigators featured prominently; and

ranging from the Pew Research Cen-

range of fields. An undergraduate

earned highly competitive National

ter to the Centers for Disease Con-

research position in the Reid Lab

Science Foundation grants, including

trol and Prevention, which calls it an

can be an important differentia-

$390,000 awarded this spring.

“urgent global public health threat.”

tor for students preparing for their

“I'm actually kind of impressed

Combating a wily and resilient

careers. “This is on-the-job training

by the sheer amount that we've

enemy requires new weapons and

550.21

the size of a molecule of masarimycin, the antibacterial compound the Reid Lab is testing

g/mol

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for them,” he points out.

14

17

grants awarded to the lab for a total of more than $2 million in direct and indirect costs publications, featuring 16 unique undergraduate authors, resulting from the work

­—SK

“You don’t have to have it all figured out.

Your path will find you.”

Biomedical Reid,

Ph.D.,

Looking back at her achieve-

research on fungi.

“Being a first-generation college

ments from the last four years, DuVal

student, I had absolutely no expec-

leaves parting advice to those who

tations of college, which is why I tried

are still finding their way.

so many new things to get the most

“You don't have to have it figured

out of the experience,” says DuVal,

out,” DuVal says. “Your path will find

who jumped at Reid’s offer.

you.”

—JETT DUVAL ’24

1.27

and

­—EB

Reid’s masarimycin is the result of more than 10 years of tweaking, evaluating, and reconfiguring compounds.

million

global deaths directly caused by antimicrobial resistance, one of the top global public health and development threats, in 2019

55 student investigators who have worked with Reid in the lab

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his carbon capture roasting technology. The bean varietals originate from tropical locales such as Kenya and Honduras, but the brand stays true to the Ocean State, with blends labeled Rocky Point, Big Blue Bug, and Federal Hill (his favorite).

a savings plan. Others are broader,

Money Matters

such as tips on choosing trusted advisors, or finding a fulfilling

Darnel Shillingford ’23, ’24MBA is drawing up a game plan for financial success

course of study that will sustain you beyond your chosen sport.

“If you just tell someone they need a 401(k), or to get a Roth IRA,

Emery’s path to coffee entrepre-

12

As a former captain of the Bryant

with sips from his family’s stovetop

football team, Darnel Shillingford

“It’s a big problem that affects

him the importance of responsible

moka pot. That early supping pro-

’23, ’24MBA knows how import-

athletes in every sport. So, I wanted

financial stewardship. “This is an

gressed to steady sampling when

ant it is to look out for your team-

to dive in and see what could be

attempt to present that same infor-

they embraced the Keurig craze.

mates. Now, though, he’s extending

done to help solve it,” says Shilling-

mation in a more engaging way.”

At 15, though, urban coffee

that ethos by creating a playbook to

ford, who is considering a career in

help the next generation of athletes

financial advising.

my dad’s work trips to Boston, I’d

secure their financial futures.

is

in which he worked with Finance

“A first contract for $2 million is

inspired by Joshua Medcalf’s Chop

Lecturer John Fellingham. He drew

fee,” recalls Emery, who also cites

more money than most people have

Wood Carry Water, which tells the

upon interviews with athletes from

his Italian genes as an influence. “I

ever seen in their lives. In sports,

story of a boy's journey to achieve

the Bryant network and found that

was drinking $9 coffee brewed in a

though, it’s commonplace,” notes

his lifelong goal of becoming a

many of those who were most suc-

way I’d never been exposed to.”

Shillingford,

samurai warrior through simple

cessful at managing their finances

lessons and small victories.

had someone close to them they

portfolio

manager with Bryant’s student-run Investment

Fund.

guidebook

But

Shillingford’s guidebook will be

could turn to as a trusted advisor —

nerd” who drinks five lattes a day —

of bean to beverage. The biggest

having that money isn’t the same as

composed of short chapters, each

but not everyone has that advantage.

founded the company in 2022, while

takeaway: freshness fosters flavor.

stewarding it wisely, he points out,

bearing a lesson for aspiring high

His book, he hopes, can fill that

still a senior in high school. It was

To that end, Lil’ Rhody uses just-in-

and many athletes lack the support,

school and college athletes. Some

gap. Because no team succeeds

profitable within four months.

time manufacturing to ensure a fast

and the advice, they need to manage

deal directly with finances, such as

unless its members support one

journey from field to customer.

their wealth — which often leads to

learning how to invest or building

another.

­—Stephen Kostrzewa

“Coffee is perishable, just like fruit or a cut of meat,” explains the Global Supply Chain major, who never has more than a month’s worth of raw beans in inventory.

Emery aspires to innovate his

twice a week for aromatic roasting

industry and grow coffee within

bounded by aged brick mills in

days, filling 12-ounce bags — up

U.S. shores — primarily to stabilize

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, some-

to 700 per week — for sale online

the supply in uncertain times — but

thing new is brewing. The Lil’

and at local retailers, including the

that requires expensive R&D that

Rhody Coffee Company, an upstart

Newport mansions gift shops.

is likely 20 years off. For now, the

helmed by Vincent Emery ’26, is

There’s a conscious effort to work

growth of this startup is driven by

creating a splash in the regional

sustainably; using air roasting, for

very real successes, like a robust

coffee market.

instance, produces 80 percent less

holiday season: “To know that on

carbon emissions than traditional

Christmas morning, families were

Association

processes. In May, Emery earned

opening my product as a gift — that

president — a self-described “coffee

a $5,000 grant to further develop

hit differently.” ­—Jennifer Skuce Spira

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former

financial

Archway

largely hands-off, they do pitch in

Government

a

His

The book’s origins lie in Shillingford’s undergraduate honors thesis,

tag along and we’d always get cof-

Inside a nondescript warehouse

Student

who credits his family with teaching

to understand the complex evolution

“I’m shocked we did it that Student quickly,” he admits, adding his entrepreneur thoughts on the power of entrepreneurship: “When you create a busibrews success ness, you own your destiny.” with coffee startup While Emery’s parents are

The Bryant rising junior and

financial trouble post-retirement.

shops activated an obsession. “On

He pored over books and articles

Unfiltered Ambition

it might not stick,” says Shillingford,

neurship began in early childhood,

Photographs by Alex Gagne

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13

PLAYBOOK

PLAYBOOK

she never would have otherwise

Fish to Water

met, and created indelible memo-

Olympic swimmer Natalia Kuipers ’24 takes ‘fly or die’ to the next level

ries. Carrying her country’s flag at the Tokyo Olympics, she says, is one of her favorites. “My phone was in my pocket, and it was buzzing the whole time because all my friends

14

When swimmer and 2024 Olympics

Games, and the 2020 Tokyo Summer

from around the world saw me on

prospect Natalia Kuipers ’24 hits

Olympics. “I like pushing myself, and

television and were texting me,” she

the water, it’s like an explosion goes

I like doing things that I thought I

says with a laugh.

off. “I tend to take off pretty fast and

couldn't do,” she says.

Goals

On the Ball

Many of Bryant’s student-athletes have landed careers in athletic industries —

Inside the record-setting success of men’s soccer

including these four Bulldogs: Curtis Oakley Jr. ’16 A former member of the men’s basketball team, Oakley graduated from Bryant with a Communication degree and cur-

At Bryant, Kuipers, who studied

To outsiders, the multitude of high notes hit by the Bryant Univer-

rently works as a basketball

then do my best to stay ahead and

But sometimes that same level

Data Science, was part of a women’s

sity men’s soccer team last fall, under first-year Head Coach Ruben

analyst and insights lead for

let the adrenaline keep me going

of devotion can get you in trouble.

team that won back-to-back North-

Resendes, came out of the blue. It’s a program perceived as a rising

the NBA’s Basketball Strategy

to the finish. Some of my coaches

“I tried sailing competitively for a

east

Championships.

phoenix, emerging from the meager results of the previous season —

and Analytics department.

might say that I just fly and die,”

little bit when I was a kid, except

Her favorite wins are the tough

three wins total, zero in conference play — to an NCAA Tournament

she chuckles, a familiar sound to

I wasn't very good,” she recalls. “I

ones, she says, the come-from-be-

playoff game last November under the lights of Beirne Stadium.

anyone who spends time with her.

would always capsize my boat on

hind victories where she and her team aren't supposed to prevail.

Conference

Brittany Glenn ’11

Inside the Bulldogs locker room, though, the bar was set high

A former member of Bryant’s

That passion has made Kuipers

purpose just to go for a swim, and

from the start. Year one of the Resendes era focused on thriving

field hockey team, Glenn, a

a superlative competitor, and she’s

the coach would come over and be

Those are the moments, she says,

and surpassing the expectations crystalized by a coach who didn’t

Marketing

been swimming on behalf of her

like, ‘What the heck! There wasn’t

where your faith in your teammates

even any wind!’”

currently

believe in settling — or building a Division I program brick by brick.

works for the Boston Celt-

pays off. “When the people around

“For us, the bare bones were to make the NCAA Tournament,

ics as the senior director of

:4 39.42 2 home, the U.S. Virgin Islands, since

major,

she was 11 — making appearances

Kuipers’ swimming career has

you do things that you don't think

whether it was by winning the conference or as an at-large bid,” says

member experience, reten-

at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games,

taken her all over the world, helped

are possible, you start to think, ‘I can

Resendes, who came to Bryant from Franklin Pierce University. “Once

tion, and operations.

the 2019 and 2023 Pan American

her make connections with people

do that too,’” she reflects.

­—SK

we got there, we wanted to get closer to the [four-team College Cup].”

Kuipers’ time in the 400 free at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (a Virgin Islands Olympic record)

NEC Team Championships

The season’s ending — a 1-0 loss to Yale in the NCAA playoffs —

Breann Campise ’20

fell short of the Bulldogs’ ambitious goals, but there’s no debating the

Graduating with dual concen-

solid foundation on which the program stands entering Resendes’

trations in Marketing and Ana-

second year at the helm. The hallmarks of their memorable campaign

lytics, Campise was a cross

included a double-overtime win at the University of New Hampshire

country and track and field

to claim the America East Championship — the first conference title

athlete while at Bryant. She

in Bryant soccer history — and a spot in the national rankings.

now works as a sales planner

To Resendes, the most remarkable aspect of the 16-2-2 season,

for HOKA, a sportswear com-

which featured five players garnering all-conference honors, was

pany that designs and markets

the increased attendance at home games. An announced crowd of

running shoes and apparel.

2,333 witnessed Bryant’s NCAA game against Yale.

“Bryant soccer didn’t have many people at their games in the

Jonathan Sjogren ’88

“ When the people around you do things that you don’t think are possible, you start to think, ‘I can do that too.’”

past. We changed that,” says Resendes. “We created youth nights

Sjogren, a member of the Bry-

and did a lot of things around campus to get students to the games.”

ant University Athletics Hall

—NATALIA KUIPERS ’24

From connecting with the local community to establishing pro-

of Fame, played on the base-

gram bedrocks that are non-negotiable for every Bryant player

ball team while he earned his

who puts on a uniform, Resendes swears by an all-encompassing

degree in Management. A

approach to building a prideworthy program.

former head coach of the Bry-

“To be honest, there’s no secret. It just requires a lot of hard

ant University baseball team,

Olympian and NEC Champion Natalia Kuipers ’24

work,” he says. “But if you have the right tools and right pieces, it

today he is the head baseball

­—Brendan McGair

coach at Rollins College. ­—EB

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Illustration by Bernardo Henning and photo by Pamela Murray (left); Photograph by Alex Gagne (above)

makes everything else easier.”

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MEETING PLACE

MEETING PLACE

The solar eclipse

Connected Campus

“ Being part of i2i afforded me the amazing opportunity to showcase my culture, including Bharatanatyam dance, which meant more to me than words could ever express. Through events like i2i, Bryant’s campus life fosters appreciation for diversity, promotes understanding, and celebrates the richness of human expression.”

From student-led events to international phenomena, Bryant was a hub of activity during the 2023–2024 academic year. Homecoming welcomed thousands of celebratory alumni to campus for athletic attractions and tours of new facilities, while the i2i international music and dance performance in December displayed the university’s global reach. Rainy spring afternoons were spent in far-flung lands via virtual reality in the Data Visualization Lab. The first real taste of summer aligned with the solar eclipse, where faculty, students, and staff flocked to the pond for safe viewing. As the academic year came to a close, Bryant's Class of 2024 celebrated Commencement and bright futures ahead.

—VAISHNAVI VELAGAPUDI ’23, ’24MBA

Data Visualization Lab

16

17 Avantika Sengupta ’27 and Vaishnavi Velagapudi ’23, ’24MBA perform at i2i.

Homecoming weekend

Marcus Moody ’24, Jett DuVal ’24, James Tiner ’24, Odette Mansour ’24, and Luke Lamontagne ’24 soar with excitement by the Archway as Bryant's Class of 2024 celebrates their achievements at Commencement.

Go Dawgs!

TUPPER II As Bryant’s iconic four-legged celebrity, Tupper II is easily the star of any campus event he attends. Whether he’s letting kids put party hats on him during Project Playhouse or being swarmed by students and alumni at Homecoming, the Bryant mascot is always ready to meet his fans.

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ARCHIE With his chocolate-colored eyes, soft fur, and contagious smile, Archie the community comfort dog is frequently stopped across campus by his human friends who greet him with back rubs and ear scratches. Named in reference to the archway located in the heart of campus, Archie loves rolling in the grass and playing with his Webkinz beagle when he's off duty.

LUNA Bringing a combination of boisterous and lovable energy to campus, Luna, a certified therapy dog, is known for her work in Counseling Services and her trips exploring the university’s walking trail. Luna and her owner lead wilderness walks through nature to help students, faculty, and staff destress.

Photographs by Pamela Murray, Kerri Rubino, and Kevin Trimmer

MR. CLEO Like many of his four-legged companions, Mr. Cleo is extremely treat-motivated. Serving as a certified pet assisted therapy dog, Mr. Cleo helps those visiting Bryant’s Counseling Services and can be found in the university library during finals where students spend their study break petting him.

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The

World Builder

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The most influential woman in institutional history, new board chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79 leans on a big business background and a passion for people to craft a bold new future for Bryant.

BY CASEY NILSSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANA SMITH

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A

s a child, D.

But her trajectory would not

ing and works in corporate partner-

head of HR for commercial banking.

The space had all the trappings

room of her Boston condo, which

Ellen Wilson

have been possible without a little

ships at WGBH in Boston. They had

The company, where she stayed from

of an offbeat startup. She remem-

overlooks Back Bay and the water-

’79 dreamed

redirection from her parents, Wil-

fun, he acknowledges, but they also

1988 to 1992, paid for her to finish her

bers a life-size, motion-activated

front, a small easel hosts watercolor

son admits. If she’d had it her way,

did some good on campus. When the

advanced degree. It was also where

cutout of Austin Powers beside her

lake scenes of Maine, where Wilson

she might’ve ended up excavating

Blizzard of ’78 blanketed Bryant for

she met her then-husband and several

desk in the wide-open loft space,

and her husband, Mark, who were

pottery in Mesopotamia.

two weeks, Wilson, Siden, and their

lifelong friends, including Sue Sgroi.

taunting her as she took calls.

married last October, live full time.

of digging into

the dusty earth to uncover remnants of past civiliza-

“My mother, a high school guid-

Greek life brothers and sisters coor-

“I met her and immediately felt

“I’d be on the phone trying to

Beside the front door, one of her

tions. Wilson, who grew up

ance office assistant, and my father,

dinated food drop-offs via helicopter

like, ‘I’ve got to get to know her,’”

recruit a senior person, someone

delicate charcoal portraits hangs

in a small dairy town east

an engineer, were the ones who

to ensure the community stayed fed.

says Sgroi, who heads up HR and

would walk by, and it’d say things

below a photograph taken by the

gave me a gentle push to pursue

“We all go through Bryant with

technology at Eversource Energy.

like, ‘Shagadelic, baby!’” she says

actor Richard Gere — “my hus-

with a rich, infectious laugh.

band’s only competition,” she jokes.

of Hartford, Connecticut,

the same opportunity, and to see her

“Ellen is a very engaging person, but

could piece together the full-

They encouraged her to explore

thrive has been truly inspiring,” says

she’s also a very poised leader.”

career paths that would afford her

Siden. “To me, though, she’s my best

ness of the human experience

a secure future. When it was time to

friend Ellen.”

and, in the process, deduce

choose a university, Wilson weighed

how our forebears worked

two options: the University of Con-

W

admired how archaeologists

together, lived together, and created together.

20

business,” she says.

necticut, which was a short drive from her family’s home, and Bryant.

Despite the excitement of the role,

But, even throughout her tempo-

Wilson’s most influential piece of

a Fidelity executive lured her back.

rary retirement, Wilson began each

advice, recalls Sgroi, sounded sim-

“He asked me, ‘Have you had

morning with The Wall Street Jour-

enough yet?’” she remembers. “And

nal. She never lost touch with the

I said, ‘I think I have.’”

business world, and it didn’t forget

ple: Just be yourself. ilson’s

educational

opportunities

at

“To become a leader, you have

Bry-

to invest in knowing yourself so you

In her new role, Wilson served as

about her, either. One day, out of the

ant didn’t immediately

can empower and influence others,”

head of HR for several businesses

blue, the former president of Fidel-

Little did she know,

“I was enamored by the campus,”

translate to a job, though. She and

Sgroi says, a skill she witnessed first-

and worked closely with Fidelity’s

ity, who had since joined the board

she recalls. Just three years before,

her peers graduated into an econ-

hand in Wilson.

then-chairman. “He was so smart,

of UnitedHealth Group — called her.

she’d grow up to do some

Bryant had moved from the East

omy marred by rising inflation and

world-building of her own.

Side of Providence to a lush property

high unemployment.

Her innate curiosity about

donated by the Tupper family. The glossy buildings and new residence halls had an incredible allure, notes

the campus pub for a free pitcher of

aging

acquisitions

Then, a new president took over

40 companies — none of which

Wilson, who enrolled at Bryant to

beer,” she says wryly. “We were all in

nationally — read: three apartments

at Fidelity and became another

were integrated: No product ratio-

study Management.

the same boat.”

people, and how they connect, helped her conquer the C-suite as a human resources powerhouse, orchestrating successions and assembling dream teams at Fidelity, UnitedHealth Group, and other interna-

to

and so willing to take risks. I was

A former colleague had been

Fidelity Investments, she recruited

When

Wilson

fortunate to know him, and he

tapped to lead Optum, a healthcare

“Those were the years when you

Sgroi to join her. At the time, Sgroi

really could make work an adven-

services company in the United-

would bring your rejection letter to

was working at Citizens Bank, man-

ture,” she says.

Health portfolio that had acquired

mergers

transitioned

and

in three cities — while also parent-

important mentor for Wilson — even

nalization, no assimilation, nothing.

Wilson

ing a young child. Wilson, whose

after she stepped away at age 51 so

And he wanted Wilson to lead the

her major and loved courses led by

temped for Telex Corporation in

daughter Caroline was still young at

she could spend more time with Car-

charge. She signed on without many

History professor John Jolley, who

Hartford, spending a summer on

the time, understood the challenge of

oline, who would soon head to col-

details; she didn’t even know the

wore turquoise rings and taught

Nantucket assisting the CEO and,

balancing a career and home life.

lege at the University of Richmond.

title or salary of the position.

subjects

in the fall, joining the firm’s Boston

“She thought of me for this role,

She took business classes within

including

contemporary

After

Commencement,

Wilson’s

retirement

lasted

a

“It was really kind of cool. There

office full time. She then moved on

as head of HR for the asset manage-

mere year and a half — an artis-

was a purity to it. That was the gift

“I learned at least as much out-

to a role at Haemonetics, a medical

ment division, and her outreach to

tic walkabout that, in time, led her

I got: to enjoy the work. I figured it

Today, she’s paying this

side of the classroom as in the class-

technology company, where she met

me was professional as well as per-

right back to her career. She studied

would be a one-year gig, and I ended

success forward as the new

room,” says Wilson, who pledged a

her first mentor.

sonal,” Sgroi says.

cooking at the Cambridge School of

up there 10 years,” she says. “You

tional companies.

chair of the Bryant Board of Trustees — the first woman

religion and Russian culture.

campus sorority her first year of col-

“He was the one who told me it

While Sgroi found stability in her

Culinary Arts. She apprenticed with

know, I was really liking retirement.

lege and went on to be its president.

was important to go and get my

life and career, Wilson sought a new

a silversmith, making fine jewelry.

But it ended up being the best job I

During one Greek life event, Wilson

MBA,” she says. “I knew I needed to

challenge. In 1999, she left Fidel-

“I learned that I love the design

in institutional history to hold

met Rich Siden ’80, who was pledging

get my strategic and analytical skills

ity for a role at an internet startup,

phase and end result,” she says. “But

A year and a half into her role,

the role — and founder of

a Bryant fraternity. In the bustle of the

really polished; if I was going to suc-

Viant, and had a hand in taking the

the middle — I can’t tell you how

she was asked by UnitedHealth’s

the university’s Ellen Wilson

Rotunda, Siden was tasked with sere-

ceed in HR, I needed to be able to

company public.

tedious handmaking jewelry can be.

CEO to take over HR for the whole

nading sororities — Wilson’s included

understand business.”

You could be sanding for a week.”

operation. Wilson wasn’t interested.

Leadership Center, slated to open this fall.

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“It was an awesome experience,”

ever had.”

Wilson completed her MBA at Bab-

Wilson says. “I’d go in there and I

She took art classes at the

“I’d done that for a very long

“We fed off each other’s energy,”

son College while working at Bank of

could be building a culture. I also

Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, spe-

time, and Optum was my fun job,”

says Siden, who studied Market-

Boston — now Bank of America — as

could be building a bookcase.”

cializing in still lifes. In the sitting

she says. “I said no.”

— with the Schaefer Beer jingle.

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21

“Numbers are fairly predictable.

But, people?

They are beautifully unpredictable.”

22

Friday out of the company’s Min-

Fellows will join campus this fall as

Strategic Plan. Through investment

nesota office, returning home to

part of the Class of 2028; through-

and broad campus development, the

Boston on weekends to be close to

out their four years at Bryant, they

plan has the potential to elevate Bry-

Caroline, who still lives in the city.

will have access to intensive co-cur-

ant from “best-kept secret” to “best

In between, she traveled the world

ricular leadership training, stipends,

in class,” she says.

visiting UnitedHealth employees.

and other opportunities.

“It’s critically important for us

“It was important to me to under-

Also under the center’s umbrella

to expand our reach,” says Wilson.

stand the different cultures and how

is a Women’s Leadership Institute,

“We know every company in Rhode

to keep the teams engaged, par-

which offers programming across

Island loves us. Boston companies

ticularly the serial entrepreneurs

themes including applied leader-

love us. But what we have to offer

who would be part of this huge

ship; industry-specific leadership

transcends a single region.”

company,” she says. “Knowing the

development; and, most importantly

employees enabled me to give them

for Wilson, mentorship.

a voice in the C-suite, and that made

She’s watched Bryant grow in leaps and bounds over the years,

“For women who are at the top of

including its expansion into the lib-

a difference.”

the game — and a lot of those peo-

W

ple are Bryant alumni — there’s an

“I wish I could be a student again,

ilson understands this

onus on us to not only keep the lad-

because the experience would be

need for diverse voices

der in place for the next generation,

so different,” says Wilson. “It’s so

eral arts and health sciences.

at the table. As an

but to reach back and pull them up,

exciting to see what we offer our stu-

undergraduate at Bryant, she was

as well,” she says. “Having a daugh-

dents. I mean really, truly exciting.”

one of only a handful of women in

ter has helped me understand the

Wilson, who retired from Unit-

her courses.

importance of being a good role

edHealth in 2022, joined the board

model to her and, by extension, to

in 2019 and took on the chair posi-

other young women.”

tion in May because she’s intent on

“Did that make me quieter, in terms of class participation? You know, I remember thinking that way,” she says.

That

male-to-female

ratio

extended into her career, which she

passionate

giving back to an institution that set

about Bryant, and higher education

Wilson

says

she’s

her on a path to success. It’s become

in general, because she believes it’s

a passion, she says, in the same way

the great equalizer.

that art and history and human con-

UnitedHealth’s CEO asked again.

When she first began working

Health to the company’s executive

combatted by taking on the hard

“Yes, it’s the gateway to economic

“I’m of an era where, if the CEO

for the CEO, he told her he spent

suite, became one of her special-

assignments and finding the right

freedom but, to me, the definition

asks you to do something more

more time with her than any other

ties. That focus stayed with her long

mentors. But gatekeeping could be

of success is choice. It’s not money.

“I used to say that I got really

than once, you really should do it,”

direct report.

after she went home.

fierce from all sides.

It’s not status. It’s the opportunity

lucky in my career, but I’ve been

she says.

nection have captivated her over the course of her life.

“And I was like, ‘Of course you

“I’d lay in bed at night thinking

“If you did find that rare woman

to make choices for your life,” Wil-

corrected by people who tell me:

The CEO was a strategic and

do, because you’re the CEO of a

about the business challenge, ago-

who made it, we used to joke that

son says. “So, if we can make sure

‘You took advantage of the opportu-

financial genius, Wilson says, but

400,000-person company.’ There’s

nizing about how to even start to

they would pull that ladder up

that both men and women have a

nities, and you made your own luck.’

she wasn’t sure how much time he

always going to be a people issue,

solve it,” she says. “But then, I guess

behind them,” she says. “You could

great education that prepares them

And I guess that’s true. We all have

spent thinking about the people side

a structure issue, a design issue,

unconsciously, I would think about

feel like there’s no way in. And that,

for the real world, not some ethe-

opportunities thrown in front of us.

of the business.

a leadership issue, a succession

the people who could solve the

to me, is the puzzle to be solved.”

real world they want it to be, we’re

It comes down to the question: Did

“It ended up being perfect tim-

issue,” she says. “I love when peo-

problem: this dream team, whether

Now, Wilson is intent on creating

affording them a huge opportunity.”

you pick the right one?” she says.

ing for us to cross paths, because I

ple say HR is the soft side of the

you can get them or not. And then,

opportunities for all future leaders.

As the new chair of Bryant’s board

“I’ve loved my career. I’ve never not

was at the point in my career where

business. For me, HR is incredibly

I’d be able to go to sleep.”

In March, she gifted the university

of trustees — a role she assumed

loved it. And, yes, of course there

I wasn’t going to convince anyone

complex. Numbers are fairly pre-

Getting it right meant she had

$5 million to develop the Ellen Wil-

from David Beirne ’85 —– Wilson

have been those days...

that people were important. I had

dictable. But, people? They are

to listen to employees across sec-

son Leadership Center, which will

recognizes that to provide students

“But, honestly, I’m not sure I

no patience for that anymore,” she

beautifully unpredictable.”

tors, particularly when mergers

be anchored in the new Business

with that opportunity, the university

would’ve felt the same level of sat-

Building teams, from her own

and acquisitions were underway.

Entrepreneurship Leadership Cen-

must grow. One of her chief goals is

isfaction if I was digging up pottery

3,000-employee outfit at United-

Wilson worked Monday through

ter. A cohort of 20 Wilson Leadership

to deliver the university’s Vision 2030

in Mesopotamia.”

says. “And he was at a place where that’s exactly how he felt, too.”

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AND ONWARD

UPWARD

On an immersive tour of Prague and Berlin, graduate students learn about international industry and discover their own potential.

BY STEPHEN KOSTRZEWA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOBIAS RITZ

The Charles Bridge is one of the Czech Republic’s most famous monuments.

Sofia Frei ’23, ’24MBA documents her Prague experience.

The MBA students explore Old Town, including the Church of Our Lady before Týn.

Tyler Haskins ’24MBA goes for a stroll, followed by Mikayla Gempp ’24MBA and Christopher Goulart ’24MBA.

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This January, Zaidi and 70 other students from Bryant’s One-Year and

Two-Year

MBA

nity to see what they’ve learned in

aims to be president of the com-

a new light.

pany, and her traveling companions

programs,

But the GIE’s benefits, he says,

are approaching the trip. Her group

accompanied by faculty and staff,

extend far beyond the bottom line

spends much of their free time

traveled to Prague and Berlin for 10

and even beyond the curriculum. “It

exploring, from touring Prague Cas-

days through the Global Immersion

is always wonderful to see the trans-

tle to visiting the John Lennon Wall

Experience, (GIE), an important cor-

formation in the students at the end

to sampling the local cuisine.

nerstone of both programs where

of the trip,” Zdravkovic states. “They

Plus, it’s a chance to test their

steps

students explore other countries and

learn a lot and have a lot of fun,

adaptability in a new but support-

to the top of St. Vitus

learn about international business.

but they also feel more confident

ive environment. Zaidi’s group is an

Cathedral’s Great South

In recent years, the program has

and worldly. This trip is something

eclectic bunch — including a farmer,

Tower in Prague. Syeda

also visited Chile, Panama, China,

they’re going to be thinking about

an IT consultant, and a manufac-

Zaidi ’19, ’24MBA can

Germany, Iceland, and Dubai.

and turning over in their heads for

turing executive — but, together,

here

are

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confirm because, amid

The 2024 expedition is the third

a long time. They’ll be asking them-

they are forming bonds that will

the bitter Czech cold, her group

led by Professor of Marketing Srdan

selves: ‘What comes next? What’s

last throughout their time in the

counted every single one. The climb

Zdravkovic, Ph.D. An international

my next big adventure, and how

MBA program and their careers.

was tough, she admits, but from

business expert, he notes that hav-

am I going to use this experience to

By working together, reckons Evan

the top, the reward is a spectacular

ing the chance to examine another

move forward?’”

Urban ’24MBA, they can handle

view of the entire city — and that

country firsthand gives students an

That philosophy defines how

change in perspective is worth the

important advantage in the profes-

Zaidi, an assistant store director for

Their mission to study the inter-

extra work.

sional world, as well as an opportu-

Shaw’s Supermarkets who one day

section of business and culture

anything, in Prague and beyond.

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A tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery offers a firsthand look at the intersection of business and culture.

Tour guide Jan walks the group through the ingredients, including malted barley, in Pilsner Urquell.

includes a deep dive into the Pil-

St. Nicholas’s Church. With a few heat

sner Urquell brewery — literally.

lamps and a sound system as conces-

From the aged catacombs beneath

sions to modernity, the students lis-

the brewery to the modern produc-

ten in silence as they are immersed

tion facilities, the students receive

in Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in D

an education in the time-honored

minor and transported back in time.

process used to create pilsner since

Bryce Antoch ’24MBA is a clas-

its invention in the Czech Republic

sical music aficionado, a trait he

in 1842.

picked up from his grandfather, who

On one section of the tour, the

recently passed away. But he’s never

scent of beer ingredients hangs in

been to a performance like this, he

the air, a sour miasma so strong

admits. For the entire concert, he

that it seems to carry weight.

sits with his head down in contem-

“That’s the smell of business,” one

plation and remembrance. When it

of the students jokes to a cluster of

finishes, the corners of his eyes are

laughs from his companions.

wet. Hearing this music here, in this

And then there are moments of

environment, truly carries a dif-

transcendence. During one cold eve-

ferent resonance, he reflects. “You

ning, the students gather to attend a

begin to understand what it meant

classical music concert in the historic

to them,” he notes quietly.

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The Bryant tour group looks out at the Pilsner Urquell bottling facility.

Patricia Adesanya ’23, ’24MBA samples a pilsner at the conclusion of the tour.

MBA students survey the rich history of brewing.

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Mathias Koeckeritz, senior commercial specialist and policy advisor for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, provides an economic overview of Germany.

MBA students hear from international experts during three sessions in Prague and Berlin.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin opened in 1791.

Folklore Garden

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T

he GIE trip has been carefully

a seemingly quiet corner, Diego

planned to the last detail, and

Rodriguez ’24MBA and Gustavo

the students have spent the

Rodriguez ’24MBA (no relation)

previous semester learning about

find themselves in the city’s histor-

local customs, regional economics,

ical center at the edge of a sweep-

politics, and history. But there are

ing demonstration. As they take

some things you can’t prepare for.

in the humongous crowds waving

On a day trip to Dresden en route

flags and signs and hear impas-

to Berlin, the group is beset by

sioned speeches in another lan-

tractors. At first just one — seem-

guage, Zdravkovic, also watching

ingly innocuous — then a second

at the edge of the crowd, is there

— merely a coincidence — and then

to offer context.

another and another, until a swarm

The duo finds the scene fascinat-

of them clog the road. The German

ing, and lingers for a while just to

government has recently ended an

take it all in. But they also resolve

important farming subsidy, and the

to learn more. “This is what immer-

people have taken to the streets.

sion truly means,” reflects Gustavo.

Once the bus finds a place to

“To be out there with the people, to

park, the students take some time

see how they lead their lives, and to

to explore — and discover more

understand what is truly important

than they imagined. Upon turning

to them.”

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Big Leagues Simi Bakare ’24MBA plays football for the Bryant Bulldogs, but soccer was always his first love. As he stares out at the Olympiastadion Berlin, he finds himself speechless.

A few minutes from now, he’ll be given an all-access, behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, including the press and locker rooms, where the professional soccer team Hertha BSC plays. He’ll sit in the very same seats as the prime minister outside of the Hall of Honor. He’ll hear about the stadium’s history, from Jesse Owens winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games to Usain Bolt shattering his own 100-meter record to win the World Championship title in 2019. And he and his teammates will exchange information and questions with their tour guide, comparing their very different brands of football.

Right now, though, he’s overwhelmed, day-

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dreaming about the glory he knows was won on

A tour of Olympiastadion Berlin includes the stadium’s chapel (above) and the arena (right).

the field before him. Suddenly, he cups his hands around his mouth and calls out a soccer chant Tales of hard-won glory enthrall the students.

down to the pitch. He can’t explain why he did it, he admits, it just felt like the right thing to do at the time — only to have his answer a second later as someone down on the field echoes the chant

A guided tour through Berlin fur-

is history as well, Pip reminds her

“It’s like looking at the future,”

ther drives that message home. If

charges: the hopes and joys and

notes James Galleher ’23, ’24MBA.

though, he’s in a reflective mood.

So much of what he saw and

classical music is the soundtrack to

struggles of everyday people — the

On the second to last day of the

did, he says, will linger with him

Prague, Berlin carries a punk vibe.

pieces of our lives that don’t end up

trip — which is really the last, as

long after he touches down in the

The city is young and built on a his-

as headings in history books.

the following day will be consumed

United States: from the old-world

tory of conflict and division that has

That same day, the GIE group

by travel — Jihad Edmond ’23,

beauty of Prague to the futuris-

left its mark on society here, and on

turns its sights from the past to

’24MBA sits quietly in the booth of

tic BMW factory to the taste of

the people as well.

something akin to science fiction at

a restaurant near the group’s Berlin

the new foods he’s sampled and

Tour guide Pip brings students

the state-of-the-art BMW Motorrad-

hotel. He’s tired, the result of more

knows his mouth will water for

to the historic Brandenburg Gate,

werk. There, they witness firsthand

than a week of adventures, but he

back home.

the Reichstag, Checkpoint Char-

the motorcycle production process

has a gleam in his eye. He’s also

What will stay with him longer

lie, and the remains of the Ber-

— from the automated warehouse

taken so many pictures throughout

than the pictures, Edmond says, is

lin Wall — familiar sites come to

to a new engine production line that

the trip, and sent so many home to

the opportunity he’s had to explore

new life when viewed in person.

just opened in November.

New Jersey, that he needed to pur-

and grow, to discover new things

chase a bigger data plan.

about himself and the world around

But she also takes care to show them

“Trabi

World,”

As they make their way through

garish

the production facility, the students

In a little more than a day, he’ll

him. After traveling more than

tribute to the Trabant, the small,

observe the complex dance between

be back in Smithfield, but the young

4,000 miles over the course of the

largely unimpressive East German-

man and machine as robots and

man who’s never been overseas

trip, he says that he feels like he’s

produced car that opened up travel

mechanics work together to build

before is already thinking about his

on top of the world.

to the citizens of Soviet Berlin. This

up to 900 motorcycles a day.

next international trip. For now,

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a

And the view is phenomenal.

back to him, causing him to break into a wide grin.

Students depart the Olympiastadion Berlin.

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Cracking

The age of AI is upon us.

How is Bryant addressing the academic and ethical implications while also preparing students for new, and evolving, industry demands?

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ne brilliant spring day in March, as the

sun pours through floor-to-ceiling windows in Bryant’s Quinlan/Brown Aca-

D

ays after the Analytics With-

ager of Research and Instruction

out

conference,

Services Allison Papini, who has

Borders

F

or more than a year, Bryant has been systematically

university leaders released

published research on AI and learn-

a comprehensive set of guidelines

ing and speaks nationally on the

examining a myriad of AI

national experts is shining its own light

for use of generative AI that empha-

subject, encourages “candid con-

and operational perspectives. A dis-

on the most polarizing topic in higher

sizes responsible handling as well as

versations about AI, setting clear

tinct steering committee, focusing on

education today: Artificial intelligence.

maintaining data privacy and secu-

expectations, and having an open

a variety of areas including student

The agenda for the seventh annual Analytics Without Borders

rity. The work was informed by a

dialogue with students and peers.”

success, has been making impres-

conference, hosted by Bryant with hundreds of attendees across

January board retreat — attended

Acknowledging the need for long-

sive headway, says Chief Information

industry and academia, includes a series of compelling and timely

by both university leaders and

range strategies, the university is also

Officer Chuck LoCurto. Echoing Pali-

workshops, research presentations, and keynote addresses,

trustees — that included a morning

taking part in a two-year, 18-school

wal, he admits “it’s the kind of race

including one delivered by Microsoft Education’s Chief Innovation

devoted to AI.

project, helmed by research firm

where everybody’s sprinting, but no

“ I don’t expect us to arrive at answers today; it’s going to be a journey.”

—RUPENDRA PALIWAL, PH.D.

demic Innovation Center, a think tank of

touchpoints from student, faculty,

Officer Michael Jabbour. During his talk, Jabbour shares that he

Senior Paycor executives, includ-

Ithaka S+R, that aims to offer guide-

one knows where the finish line is.”

recently used AI to create an elementary school schedule that

ing CEO Raul Villar Jr. ’89, discussed

lines and guardrails around the use

The key takeaway, says LoCurto,

championed flexibility and fluidity. His 45-minute experiment,

the evolving demands of employers,

of generative AI in higher education.

is that AI will impact practically

Jabbour reports, saved the district 10,000 hours of planning time.

emphasizing the imperative for the

Bryant leaders recognize that

everything at Bryant, from the aca-

The AI anecdote sends murmurs through the crowd, which

talent pool to adapt, and strategi-

assembling

framework

demic (how to teach and what to

reverberate two buildings across campus to Lecturer Carrie

cally distinguish itself, in the age of

now, especially one attempting to

teach) to the organizational (how

The goal, he suggests, is to offer a

Kell’s first-year “Writing Workshop” course. Here, students like

AI. An engineer from IBM Watson

negotiate a rapidly changing field,

the university can make processes

nuanced and thorough education in

Anna Boranian ’27 are learning to leverage generative AI plat-

filled in the landscape further, shar-

can feel much like flying a plane

more efficient with AI technologies).

AI. One of the minor’s courses will

forms, such as ChatGPT, in their academic pursuits. As Boranian

ing research, applications, and how

while building it. “I don’t expect us

Bryant leaders are currently

provide a basic overview of the tech-

pastes her rhetorical analysis paper into ChatGPT’s message bar,

industries are changing in the age

to arrive at answers today; it’s going

working to weave AI into the fabric

nology and its evolution; another

she informs the generative AI chatbot that she will ask it a series

of thinking machines.

to be a journey,” Paliwal says.

of questions based on the provided draft.

“What’s ChatGPT telling you?” Kell, interim coordinator of First-Year Writing, asks her student.

a

policy

of the school without losing sight of

dives into broad applications with

star,

the university’s core values, includ-

an emphasis on ethical and respon-

offered their own thoughts on AI to

Tebaldi adds, is its emphasis on

ing a rigorous focus on interdisci-

sible use; additional electives will

the board so there would be “full

transformational learning experi-

plinary education. In this new edu-

focus on AI’s applications in specific

Bryant cabinet members also

The

university’s

north

The chatbot, Boranian answers, has pinpointed areas of repe-

alignment across the institution,”

ences. “With a focus on fostering

cational age, this will take root in an

disciplines

tition within her text. In response, the first-year student’s fingers

says Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D., vice

exceptional

nur-

AI minor, which will be introduced

accounting, and other industries.

get moving to make the changes, and in seconds, her draft is

president for strategy and institu-

turing passionate, purpose-driven

in the 2024-2025 academic year

The minor will be supported by the

stronger than before.

tional effectiveness. “Our board

leaders, Bryant is poised to capi-

and will not be housed in any one

launch of an AI lab in the new Busi-

outcomes

and

including

healthcare,

Since its headline-grabbing debut in the fall of 2022, ChatGPT

members had very good questions

talize on AI opportunities, partic-

college or school. “We want it to be

ness Entrepreneurship Leadership

has stirred a range of responses on college campuses. Some edu-

about what institutions like Bryant

ularly ones that have real-world

interdisciplinary so any student can

Center, which will debut during the

cators see wide avenues of potential in the new technology; oth-

should be considering, and how we

applications for our students.”

take it,” Paliwal says.

2024-2025 academic year.

ers worry that students might compromise learning at the altar

can strategically position ourselves

of easy answers.

to respond to AI.”

Paliwal notes that Bryant’s AI emphasis will set students ahead of the curve as they enter their

Reactions from Bryant faculty have been similarly mixed,

Built into the new policy is a tacit

reports Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D., provost and chief academic offi-

understanding that a purely puni-

Got a question? Ask Tupper

cer. And there is some evidence to support their concerns: A Jan-

tive approach will not work in the

Did you know Bryant has its own version of ChatGPT? AskTupper,

exceptional outcomes we deliver for

uary 2024 survey by Intelligent found that more than two-thirds

classroom; rather, the focus should

named by the Bryant Senior Advisory Council with software devel-

our students are in our DNA, and

of college respondents used the tool for help with writing assign-

be on embracing it responsibly.

oped in collaboration with Alliant Digital’s Chris Stephenson, is an

we want to preserve that important

ments; a third of the students used ChatGPT to write entire essays.

“We can’t control behavior; it’s bet-

AI-powered chatbot designed to assist the campus community by

differentiation of the Bryant educa-

At the same time, Paliwal says he has been impressed by

ter that we learn about how people

providing answers to questions based on publicly available informa-

tion,” he states.

how quickly Bryant’s faculty have committed to constructive

behave and then respond, rather

tion from Bryant’s websites. Whether you’re seeking details about

Partnerships with industry are

discussions about how to work with, and leverage, this ground-

than try to write policies that are

policies and procedures, the academic curriculum, or the athletic

helping the university explore this

breaking technology — one that will reshape both academia and

not enforceable,” says Tebaldi.

calendar, AskTupper will be a resource for students, faculty, and staff.

new frontier: With input from pro-

business forever.

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houseCoopers (PwC), Bryant has

on how faculty can approach AI

sections of the lesson she might need

“The Davis Educational Foun-

ences,” Papini notes. It’s each pro-

ing in a 14-week program on Azure

launched an Accounting and AI fel-

detection systems from a teaching

to review with students to deepen

dation supported the Bryant grant

fessor’s responsibility, she says, to

machine learning tools.

lowship program. Tech companies

and learning perspective.

their understanding of the material.

request because it engaged fac-

“look at how you assess students

such as HP and Microsoft are also

According to Hasseler, the accu-

“We need to make sure that stu-

ulty in how to effectively use AI to

and ask: ‘Does this need to be a

improve the student and faculty

providing critical input on how stu-

racy of these systems is low, and

dents are taking advantage of a

improve teaching and learning at a

paper or a presentation?’ Maybe

experience are endless, Paliwal

dents can use AI to boost their expe-

detectors only do well if something

learning experience where making

time when many institutions were

giving students a couple of differ-

notes. And with its focus on the

riential learning takeaways.

opportunities

for

AI

to

is either 100 percent human-written

mistakes and not understanding

struggling — and still are — with this

ent paths they can take to reach the

forefront of business, Bryant has its

The AI focus is showing up in

or 100 percent AI-written. She also

something is actually beneficial,”

challenge,” MacKay says. “There

same goal would be wiser.”

aim set on preparing students for a

student life, too. The annual App-

notes that the systems have unfairly

says Dimas, whose research har-

appears to be genuine, widespread

targeted the speech and writing pat-

nesses machine learning to detect

faculty interest in continuing to

and present apps that will improve

terns of multilingual speakers.

patterns in human trafficking. “It’s

explore the AI-related possibilities,

not just about getting through the

bringing AI experts into campus

I

future of infinite possibilities.

a-Thon, in which students develop life on campus, got a makeover as

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The

And while some have recom-

n addition to AI’s use in aca-

“If we do AI right, it should serve

demia, Bryant leaders are evalu-

as a teaching assistant for every

ating how to apply the technology

teacher and as a tutor for every stu-

well, says LoCurto. This year, the

mended

analyze

class and getting the grade, but

convenings and deliberations, and

students took part in a Prompt-a-

ChatGPT output as part of the cur-

really making sure you’re learning,

sharing those outcomes with other

nization, we want to truly integrate

The key, Paliwal suggests, lies in

Thon, where the competitors who

riculum, that doesn’t go far enough,

because that’s what’s going to make

institutions — initiatives consistent

what we’re preaching, so we’re

the university’s most important dif-

find the most innovative ways to use

argues Geri Louise Dimas, Ph.D.,

you successful.”

with the foundation’s mission.”

looking at how our processes can be

ferentiator. Rarely will you see the

generative AI will win.

improved in terms of efficiency and

CIO and the chief academic officer

experiences,” Paliwal says.

and provost of an institution work-

that

students

to internal operations. “As an orga-

dent,” he says.

assistant professor of Data Science.

Bryant’s educators are keep-

“The key part is recognizing that

Gamifying is a strategic way to

Dimas, who attended Hasseler and

ing these concerns in mind as they

AI is going to change every discipline

enable students to grasp AI con-

Bartholomae’s presentation on AI

unpack new rules for instruction.

and every industry, from accounting

But before AI can be harnessed

ing closely together to ensure that

cepts, adds Papini: “so this is just an

detection systems in March, started

The CTE is helping faculty think

to healthcare,” Paliwal says. “So,

in this way, the university must

academic and organizational strat-

extension of that goal.”

out with a strict no-ChatGPT policy

through the various aspects of how

knowing that, our question to faculty

clean and sort its data and ensure

egies are aligned, he notes.

B

in her courses; she has since soft-

AI is used in research and in the

is: ‘How are you going to adapt what

compliance with privacy and secu-

“We’re taking an integrated,

ened her stance.

classroom, including ethical angles.

you teach, and how you teach?’”

ack at the Analytics Without

Borders

rity regulations, LoCurto says —

intentional, and interdisciplinary

conference,

The workaround: Students must

This work is supported by a Davis

How to assign papers and other

and he’s working on laying the

approach; we’re not working in

Center for Teaching Excel-

let her know when they use the tool

Educational Foundation grant —

at-home coursework is another big

groundwork for AI usage across

silos,” he says. “That’s the agility we

lence (CTE) Director Terri Hasseler,

— a rule aligned with Bryant’s insti-

one of the first such grants the

question. “The discussions around

university operations. For starters,

have at Bryant, and that’s why we

Ph.D., and CTE Associate Director

tutional generative AI policy, which

nonprofit committed to AI in higher

AI have prompted faculty to take

most IT employees will have to take

will lead the nation on AI.”

of Teaching Support Constanza Bar-

requires students to disclose AI assis-

education, says Edward MacKay,

another look at student learning

a LinkedIn Learning course on AI;

tholomae are running a workshop

tance. This way, she can tell which

the foundation’s board chair.

styles and learn from their differ-

three staffers are also participat-

The Art of the (AI) Conversation Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D., professor of Marketing, tapped

To read more about AI efforts at Bryant, visit news.bryant.edu/AI

What prompted you to launch RNMKRS?

chunk of the workforce not getting enough training

“I want to teach my students how to be great sellers. To

or feedback — and then they become desperate and

a script and deliver it. It’s practicing the art of the

sell, you need to be able to have great conversations.

become bad sellers. We launched RNMKRS in 2019 to

conversation. As students get better, the program

You must ask the right questions, listen, dig deep, and

enable people to train and get feedback, no matter

gets more challenging, and the bot gets harder. It

understand and help the customer. But I didn’t have

where they are in the world or in their career.”

keeps the students engaged.

“This is not pitch practice; you don’t just memorize

“My students do not like role-playing. It can be

enough time to watch all the practice role-plays I had assigned my students and give them the in-depth qual-

How does the AI-driven training work?

nerve-racking, especially if you’re role-playing with

ity feedback they needed to be successful.

“There’s a typical rubric you follow if you’re going

your boss, which makes it difficult to get the right

into the power of artificial intelligence for the app she

“Luckily, I met Scott Randall, who has been a game

to have a good conversation. In the college sales

kind of training and practice. With the bots, people

co-founded, RNMKRS (pronounced “rainmakers”), which

developer since the early ’90s. He designed a tool called

program, we adopt the same rubric with five phases,

can practice on their own. There are data analytics

helps new and established sales professionals perfect

the interpersonal communication engine that allows

which is what the bot uses, as well. The students

that are baked into the technology and the feedback

their conversational approach with role-playing.

you to have a dialogue with the program. The best use

practice and get feedback immediately, allowing

that students are getting, so they can keep getting

for this technology is in sales because you have a huge

them to continue to train over and over again.

better.”

More from Boyer:

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Expanding Campus

This fall, the Bryant campus will grow by 250,000 square feet with the opening of the Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center, a cutting-edge building gifted by Fidelity Investments. The new building will be home to the College of Business, the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center, high-tech institutes and labs, spaces for campus clubs and organizations, and administrative offices. median starting salary for the Class of 2023 (Bryant Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategy)

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in the nation, higher ed institutions (The Wall Street Journal)

The Financial Markets Center features stock ticker displays and Bloomberg terminals.

in the nation, online MBA (Poets&Quants)

The AI Lab also features a robot center.

The Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center grows Bryant’s campus by 250,000 square feet and 30 acres.

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VISION 2030 IN ACTION

VISION 2030 IN ACTION

Marion Hauck: “It would sell com-

ing to Bryant. The lab will offer realworld, sophisticated sales training experiences that other colleges and universities just can’t match.”

Why are you choosing to invest in the future of Bryant?

Selling Points

Brooke Donatelli ’24 and Colin Elliott ’24 test out metabolic cart technology.

MH: “We invest in things that are our

passion first. Frank and I both met here, graduated from here, got married

A view of the new Exercise and Movement Science Lab.

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In April, Bryant announced a transfor-

here. Our daughter went here, met her

mational gift from Frank M. ’81 and

husband here. Our niece and nephew

Marion (Sheahan) Hauck ’81, P’08,

went here. We’ve always believed in

which will support the development

giving back, and we get more out of it

of the Hauck Sales Performance Lab

when we give back — when we think

in the new Business Entrepreneurship

of the impact on the students.”

Leadership Center. The 5,000-square-

FH: “The students’ competencies,

foot space — with gamified leader-

and their desire to get better and suc-

boards, high-tech breakout rooms, and

ceed, are infectious. That’s why we’re

boardroom — will welcome students

doing this.”

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across disciplines to learn sales skills in real time.

Below, Marion and Frank, a Bryant trustee who recently retired as presiThe BOD POD uses air pressure to determine an individual’s body composition.

A spacious facility equipped with the

exercise science field,” says Exercise

field’s most innovative technologies,

and Movement Science Program

Bryant’s Exercise and Movement Science Lab, housed in the university’s

feels

reminiscent

of

the

ice-skating rink you donated to campus during the pandemic.

dent and general manager of banking

FH: “Yes, the students were looking

for NCR Corporation, share their vision

for an outlet, a place to go and be out-

for the lab and why they made this

side and socialize.”

important gift to Bryant.

How do you hope Bryant students Why will this new sales lab be an

Inside New State-of-the-Art Exercise and Movement Science Lab

This

will make use of this lab?

important asset for Bryant?

FH: “My hope is it will be a cross-dis-

Frank Hauck: “The hard work in sales

ciplinary resource that every major

metabolic testing

takes place in the office, right? It might

can rely on to enhance their skill set,

BOD POD, an egg-shaped

systems that an individual

take hundreds of hours of preparation

whether they’re going to school to be

Director Jason Sawyer, Ph.D. “They

device that determines a person’s

can carry like a backpack

for that one-hour meeting. If students

in sales or a physician assistant or

will graduate with skills that are

body composition using air pressure

and walk around in while

could have that philosophy in school,

an economist. I wish I had it when I

School of Health and Behavioral Sci-

beyond what a normal exercise sci-

n High-end treadmills with harness

wearing a mask

their likelihood of success is going to

was here.”

ences, launched at the start of the

ence undergraduate comes out with.”

As for the student research

be incredibly high. Sales is a craft. You

2023-2024 academic year, provid-

Here are some of the high-tech

tion to a high level of accuracy n The

safety systems

n Portable

MH: “And we want them all to

n A motion capture system in which

opportunities that these and

have to develop it. There are tools we

ing a range of experiential learning

highlights:

reflectors are placed on strategic

other pieces of equipment

will leverage where you can get real-

FH: “Yes, wear it out. When I was a

opportunities for students in collab-

n A bioelectrical impedance analysis

body parts and 10 infrared cam-

make

Sawyer’s

time feedback in the classroom, such

kid at church, they’d give every third

scale, which sends a low-voltage

eras capture a person’s move-

answer is simple: “If you want

as ZoomInfo, RNMKRS, and other new

grader a bible and they told us: ‘Wear it

“Bryant’s students are getting

electrical current through the body

ments; instant feedback is then

to test it, we can measure it in

technologies, that will set students

out; we can always get more.’ So wear

access to the best equipment in the

and can determine body composi-

digitally documented

this lab.”

­—EB

ahead of the curve when they graduate.”

it out — we can always get more!”

oration with expert faculty.

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possible,

Photographs by Pamela Murray

use it.”

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Impact

What I’ve Learned: HP’s Todd Gustafson ’86 The president of HP Federal LLC and head of U.S. Public Sector at HP Inc., Todd Gustafson ’86 — who received Bryant’s Nelson J. Gulski Service Award this spring — celebrates his 36th year at the

LIFE IS CONTINUOUS LEARNING “Waking up at 5:30 a.m., I have Google alerts set to topics that interest me, and I spend the first halfhour of every day updating myself on what I should know in the marketplace.”

company in June. Here, he shares what he’s learned over the course of his career:

CHAMPION INTEGRITY “Never compromise your integrity, because it’s the most important thing you have. Find ways to do things the right way, and don’t look for shortcuts.”

CONSIDER YOUR CAREER MAP AND GOALS “At least twice a year, reflect on what you want to do and how you want to do it, and pick a few trusted advisors to share that career journey with. At home, I have a sticky note on the mirror of what I want to do, and I look at it every morning and night.”

Photograph by Jesse Burke

EMBRACE CHANGE “Some humans like to change, and others are completely resistant to change. I love it. Look to embrace an agile environment where you can recommend what happens in your company.”

WELCOME CRITICAL THINKING “You’re going to run into people who won’t appreciate you for critical thinking, and others who will. Find environments where they won’t hinder you, and take advantage of that.”

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IMPACT

IMPACT

What led you to study psychology

2022, I was deployed to East

46

How a psychology degree led one alum to serve as an Air Force mental health clinician

The Bryant Connections

at Bryant?

Africa for almost seven months to

Jennifer Coleman, Ph.D.: “I knew I

provide support to Special Opera-

wanted to major in psychology from

tions Task Force East Africa and

very early in life. The person who

the Navy Seals and Marine Corps

really convinced me that Bryant

Raiders. I was part of a team that

was the place for me was Professor

worked with component inter-

Serial entrepreneur Nick Cianfagli-

member of the Bryant Board of Trust-

of Psychology Ron Deluga, who is

agency and partner nations to

one, Class of 2021, knows a great

ees and a longtime mentor of Cianfa-

just an amazing human being; his

protect the interests of the United

company is like a party: If you bring

glione’s, was a key early advisor. Ed

passion for teaching and intensity

States and our allies in East Africa.

the right people together, you can

Brady ’06, co-founder of the Thirsty

was a really good match for me.”

We helped combat violent extrem-

expect a huge success. As Cianfa-

Beaver Hometown Pub and Grub

ism and supported partner nations

glione, an avowed fan of the saying

restaurant group, brought his industry

in the region.

“Your network is your net worth,”

expertise to the table. Relationships he

What steps did you take post-

Taking Flight

Circle Of Influence

Commencement?

RestauRent founder brings Bryant drive and expertise to the table

“I operated in what they call

works to grow his newest company,

made through Ventures — to which he

I

the ‘human performance team,’

RestauRent, he’s turned to his Bryant

frequently returns as a guest speaker

worked as a research assistant at

composed of a physical therapist,

network for support.

— and Bryant’s thriving entrepreneurial

Butler Hospital for four years, and

chaplain,

We

The idea for the company came to

during that time, I completed my

were entrusted to provide support,

Cianfaglione in May of 2022 when he

master’s degree in mental health

increase resiliency, and assure con-

assumed the responsibility of orga-

counseling at Boston College. Fol-

tinued effectiveness for our Navy

nizing multiple receptions after his

more than 500 venues across Rhode

lowing that, I went to Kent State

Seals and Marine Corps Raiders

grandparents’ passings. Convinced

Island,

University in August 2011 and com-

who were in that area.”

there must be a better path, Cianfagli-

cut, New York City, and Texas. The

one began to develop RestauRent — a

company has raised more than $3.5

You were also a flight com-

one-stop online platform that allows

million in funding and processed

mander; can you tell us about

individuals to connect with a range of

more than $3 million in private event

venues for any occasion.

requests or local hospitality busi-

Coleman:

“After

graduation,

and

psychologist.

pleted my clinical psychology Ph.D. in 2016.”

Will Tondo ’19 Co-founder

Ann-Marie Harrington ’86 Advisor

Bradley Adams ’17 Founding Team and Insurance Product Lead

Alie Guilmette ’19, ’20MBA Digital Content Strategist

Kacie Galligan ’20 Business Success Manager

Xavier Perez ’23 Senior Business Development Representative

Brianna Reed ’23 Business Development Representative

Rich Burleigh ’24 Business Development Representative

Amira Rainer ’25 Sales Intern

and talented co-workers.

Today,

RestauRent

represents

Massachusetts,

Connecti-

What led you to the Air Force?

that role?

Coleman: “While at Kent, a col-

Coleman: “First, it’s important to

As he built his team, Cianfaglione

idea, when she first began to study

league of mine had joined, and I’ve

know that this role had nothing

thought back to how his own spark of

The staff is largely Bryant alumni

Psychology at Bryant, that it would

always felt passionate about serv-

to do with flying. As a flight com-

determination was fanned by his time

and students, and the company just

one day lead her to East Africa

ing our veterans. This was a great

mander in a mental health unit,

as a member, and eventual president,

set up a summer internship program

serving alongside Navy Seals and

opportunity for me to have a direct

you’re responsible for managing

of Bryant Ventures — Bryant Univer-

to bring more Bulldogs onboard.

Marine Corps Raiders.

nesses since July 2023.

path to working with military per-

that unit and its components, which

sity’s startup incubator. In Ventures,

The university’s community mem-

In less than two decades, Cole-

sonnel by serving alongside them

include specialty clinics focusing on

student entrepreneurs work together

bers make good business partners

man, who went on to earn a Ph.D.

as a psychologist. I pursued that

topics like substance abuse, family

to create and grow their businesses,

because they have more than a high

after Bryant, has forged a path of

process and ended up commission-

advocacy, and traditional mental

pool their knowledge, offer support,

business acumen, Cianfaglione says —

scholarly and professional adven-

ing in 2013 through the Air Force’s

health and well-being.

and inspire one another.

they have a drive to excel.

ture. Here, she shares her journey

Health Professions Scholarship Pro-

“I would say that while my time

“When you’re surrounded by other

from undergraduate to an active-

gram. I entered active duty in 2015

deployed to East Africa is certainly

people who are also hustling to make

League

duty military psychologist who,

and completed my residency and

the most unique and was a chal-

their ideas come true, it makes you

house, but there are hundreds of

today, is completing a fellowship in

related military training.”

lenging and wonderful assignment,

want to hustle even harder,” he states.

entrepreneurial and leading business

it has also been an absolute honor

In preparing to navigate his latest

ventures that have come out of Bry-

“We’re not seen as this big Ivy entrepreneurship

power-

chology to support the Office of Spe-

What has been your most reward-

to serve as a flight commander

endeavor — in a field that was largely

ant,” states Cianfaglione. “We have the

cial Investigation, the Air Force’s

ing tour to date?

three times; people entrusted me to

new to him — Cianfaglione drew upon

skill set to succeed, but we also see

federal law enforcement and coun-

Coleman: “During my assignment

take care of them, and I took that

Bryant connections for advice and

ourselves as underdogs, which makes

terintelligence agency.

at Little Rock Air Force Base in

role to heart.”

­—Kerri Tallman

assistance. Ann-Marie Harrington ’86, a

us all work that much harder.”

BRYANT | SPRING 2024

Ed Brady ’06 Co-founder

community provided invaluable insight

Major Jennifer Coleman ’08 had no

investigative and operational psy-

Nick Cianfaglione ’21 Founder

­—SK

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IMPACT

IMPACT

ments for seven years before hitting a wall. Camilo toyed with going back to school but, while making his own home brews, found inspiration in the explosion of craft beer options across markets.

“I thought, ‘It’d be great to have a Latin-inspired beer company,’” he says. In 2014, Dyckman Beer Co. was born.

From the brewing to the packaging, the beer carries Camilo’s

Going to the Mat

day program that exposes students

Alum at WWE offers an inside look at her title belt-worthy career

graduates travel the halls, they dis-

memories, from the D.R. to the

48

Big League Brews A 2007 alum turns a home brewing hobby into a successful business in Washington Heights

to the arts, arts-related internships and careers, and alumni working in creative industries. As the undercover imagery of WWE superstars, golden statues, title belts hanging from the ceiling, and mannequins

Now in her 13th year at WWE,

sporting iconic outfits worn by some

Little oversees a team of 65 talented

of the company’s legends. Little also

artists, photographers, project man-

leads them on a tour of WWE’s photo

agers, and writers, some of whom

studio, a wrestling ring set, and

she counts among her closest friends.

state-of-the-art soundproof studios.

Her workload is diverse, from direct-

heart of the Heights. The High-

Backed by a lively mural of cheering

Later, in a Royal Rumble-themed

ing photoshoots with WWE talent

bridge Summer

fruited

fans, Melissa Little ’07 welcomes a

conference room, Little, who grad-

(her most memorable: co-producing

beer, offers a slight sweetness to

cluster of Bryant students into the

uated from Bryant with a degree in

shoots with the “Total Divas” reality

bring out the chinola, or passion

lobby of WWE in Stamford, Connecti-

Marketing, tells the students that

show for E! Networks) to coordinat-

fruit, while the seasonal choco-

cut. The two-dimensional applause

she always dreamed of working for

ing wardrobe fittings to managing

late stout is made with authentic

is nearly audible as Little, director

an entertainment company. While

budgets, travel, and equipment.

cacao imported from the Domini-

of operations for creative services

she loved her classes at Bryant, Lit-

Because she followed her passion

can Republic.

and photo at WWE, leads the under-

tle says she was more interested in

to a fulfilling career — one that’s

Ale,

a

Although Camilo traded his busi-

graduates on an exclusive tour of the

real-world experience and sought to

both creative and supported by her

ness suits for brewing barrels, he

media company’s new world head-

gain college credit through intern-

Bryant business education — Little

built his startup by using his finance

quarters. Passing a 60-foot-tall ren-

ships, taking gigs with MTV Net-

says each day is fast-paced and chal-

background to gather stakeholders

dering of Andre the Giant holding his

works, Radio Disney, TracyLocke,

lenges her in a rewarding way.

and create a plan; he put his legal

title belt, there’s a sense that, with

and NBC 10 WJAR.

studies education to use when form-

a little creativity, the students could

“Keep in touch with those you

choose your path in life,” notes Lit-

ing contracts with vendors. One of

jump into their own proverbial ring

meet along your journey,” says Lit-

tle, who was recently appointed to

his largest is Yankee Stadium, which

and claim their belt as well — wher-

tle, whose first job came through a

the College of Arts and Sciences’

proudly offers his flagship pilsner

ever their journey takes them.

“You truly have the power to

connection at MTV. After a stint at an

Dean’s Council. “If you work hard

Dyckman Brew, a Munich-style malt

The January visit to WWE is part

advertising firm, Little landed a posi-

and keep moving forward, you will

beer, to quench fans’ thirst during

of Bryant’s Arts in the City trip, a five-

tion at WWE through a family friend.

find success.”

­—EB

hot summer games.

For Juan Camilo ’07, the name

Rhode Island, for college and Cali-

“It was the perfect validation that

“Dyckman” is more than just the

fornia for an entrepreneurship fel-

I needed,” Camilo says of securing

Legacy: Gladys Lujan ’56

moniker for his successful beer

lowship at Stanford, Camilo never

the storied ballpark. “I guess I’m in

The late Gladys (Kinoian) Lujan ’56 “always felt that Bryant gave her the boost

business; it’s home. Born in Santo

lost touch with the sights, smells,

the big leagues now.”

she needed to succeed,” writes her husband, Jerry, in a note to President

Domingo in the Dominican Repub-

and tastes of his past.

But that doesn’t mean there isn’t

Ross Gittell, Ph.D. Lujan, who passed away last May, graduated from Bryant

working

room for further expansion. Cami-

with a four-year teaching degree. While living in New York, Lujan secured a

Dyckman Street in Manhattan’s

world with a degree in Finance

lo’s brews can currently be found in

secretarial position with the State Department, which brought her to Algeria,

Washington Heights neighborhood

and a minor in Legal Studies, but

more than 100 bodegas throughout

Greece, Vietnam, Haiti, and other far-flung locales over a 33-year career.

at age five and found himself among

admits that he was unsure of what

New York City, but he hopes to open

In Port-au-Prince, she fell in love twice: with her husband, who also

a close-knit community of fellow

lay ahead for him. After working in

a second location and bring the

worked in the foreign service, and with Haitian art. At left is one of 20

Dominican Americans. Although his

sales and trading back home in New

beer to hops lovers in New Jersey,

education took him to Smithfield,

York, he dabbled in global invest-

New England, and Florida.

lic, Camilo moved to the vibrant

BRYANT | SPRING 2024

Camilo

entered

the

­—KT

“Bourgeois Family”

by Micius Stephane

Haitian paintings Lujan donated to Bryant over the course of her life.

She is survived by her husband and two sons.

BRYANT | SPRING 2024

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IMPACT

IMPACT

coincided with a heightened global

Agenda

awareness of the importance of

Join fellow Bulldogs at these Bryant

protecting the environment.

events, on campus and beyond.

There’s more to this business awakening than feel-good sentiment, though. “There are some real benefits to companies,” McHugh says. “It’s about reducing both the regulatory and financial risk, which also means a better return to shareholders.”

And there’s the people side,

JULY 03

with a goal of having a positive effect on communities and employees, she says.

Today, Nike, like other corporations, reports annual performance numbers related to its effects on

Better Returns 50

the environment, including recy-

A successful supply chain expert pivots midcareer to corporate sustainability

cling programs and its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions — efforts that can be costlier to carry out in the short term but have

SEPT 13-14

Presidential Executive in Residence Jude Addo ’11: ‘Do hard things’ Jude Addo ’11 began his working

In 2021, McHugh left the corpo-

promote access to underserved com-

life-altering decisions. For Courte-

rate world and took a sabbatical at

munities. Teenage girls, for instance,

nay McHugh ’01, it led to a new path

Harvard, graduating 16 months later

tend to lose interest in sports; in

after a 20-year career that had taken

with a Master of Liberal Arts degree

response, Nike developed tights and

her across the U.S. and Europe,

that focused on sustainability. She’s

leggings that are leakproof, as well

managing supply chain operations

now at Nike, where, as director of

as modesty swimwear. It’s important

first for Reebok, then Adidas and

climate and energy with the Respon-

for young women in different cul-

Starbucks, then back at Adidas.

sible Supply Chain team, she focuses

tures to have that option, McHugh

on corporate sustainability.

says. Nike is an industry leader and

downs, McHugh was putting in

Also known as corporate social

70-plus hours a week, helping her

responsibility, corporate sustain-

staff of 50 adjust to remote work,

ability is a concept that dates to at

“Many of Bryant’s alums work in

while managing supply chain crises.

least the 1980s, when companies

“I loved the challenge, but I realized

as diverse as Ben and Jerry’s and

thus can inspire other companies to

OCT 09

BRYANT GIVING DAY Advocates around the world are signing up to encourage their network to give back and compete for prizes. On campus, the Koffler Rotunda will be the center of Bryant Giving Day celebrations, with live performances by student groups, raffles, giveaways, and food for students and faculty throughout the day.

To

do

both,

he

suggested,

lunch with Bryant’s student entre-

requires finding your passion. “I

preneurs modestly. “I don’t have a

think the most important thing

magic blueprint or game plan to

about being an entrepreneur is

show you,” Addo — the founder

having a mission,” noted Addo.

and CEO of JA Group in Ghana,

“My mission is to democratize

a diversified holdings company,

the finance industry: to find ways

and the co-founder of Cornerstone

to address inequality and pro-

Partners, a venture capital firm

vide access to those who haven’t

that supports diverse founders —

always had it.”

told the group. “I just hope we can

The pandemic launched a thousand

have an honest conversation.”

The decision to return to Bryant, he said, was easy. “When a

Over the course of his three-

place like Bryant makes such an

day visit to Bryant in February,

impression on you and invests so

Addo would have many of those

much in you, you want to repay

conversations, each designed to

that,” noted Addo, a William E.

spark inspiration. In his capacity

Trueheart Scholar who graduated

as Presidential Executive in Res-

magna cum laude. “When I look

idence — a platform that brings

back on my life, I see that so much

industry executives and leaders

of my success can be attributed to

to campus to share their exper-

what I learned here.”

tise — Addo gave guest lectures, community

leading a community conversation on artificial intelligence, emotional

the business world, but not everyone

dents to help them prepare for

intelligence, and human connec-

has a full-time job in sustainability,”

their futures.

tion. “The competitive advantage

the Body Shop began returning

says McHugh. “It’s important they

says. “I saw the devastating impacts

part of their annual profits to social

know that almost everyone can still

of climate change and understood

and environmental causes. This

influence society at large through the

how supply chain pollution was con-

was a big departure from the pre-

work decisions they make. You can

tributing. I wanted the rest of my

viously accepted corporate aim of

have a positive effect and start from

career to have more of an impact.”

solely satisfying shareholders and

wherever you are.”

­—Sarah Francis

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met

with

Bryant

His visit culminated with Addo

members, and worked with stu-

make similar changes, she adds.

I didn’t want my boss’s job,” she

BRYANT | SPRING 2024

REUNION WEEKEND Reunite with friends and classmates during Reunion Weekend, which coincides with this year’s Homecoming celebration. Pack your tailgating gear and light the grill before the Bulldogs take on Holy Cross at 2 p.m.

long-term benefits.

Additional corporate programs

During COVID-19-related shut-

ALUMNI RECEPTION IN LONDON Enjoy an evening of networking and socializing at the East India Club, a private members’ club in the heart of London, alongside Bryant alumni, students, and university leaders.

Success Story

Throughout his visit, Addo’s

and value that you and I have is

message was simple: “Do hard

our humanity: to love, to care, to

things, but always take the path

empathize and, surprisingly, even

of least resistance,” he urged. Try

to make mistakes, and to ask for

your best to change the world, but

forgiveness,” Addo advised. “Deep

find smart ways to do it, he said.

care trumps deep tech.”

­—SK

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IMPACT

➔ IDEATIONS

The Trailblazer

his birth certificate to get the job. His family needed money; he was the oldest of four, and times were tough.

Dave Beirne ’85 embodies the tenac-

He rose through the ranks and had a

ity of the Bulldog. A perennial trail-

wildly successful career.”

blazer, Beirne has disrupted established industries — and invented new

On being first-gen: “The eight clos-

ones — over the course of a career

est friends I have in the world I met

worthy of the cover of Forbes.

within the first 24 hours of coming to

His professional success began in

Bryant — and every one of them

the early 1990s at his first firm, Ram-

was the first generation to go to

sey/Beirne, where his team flipped

college. It’s classic Bryant. Today,

the recruitment industry on its head

six out of the eight are multimil-

by building executive search specs

lionaire entrepreneurs; the two

for clients; they also took equity in

others are in corporate America,

lieu of payment with promising start-

and they’ve done very well.”

ups, including Netscape. Beirne then

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applied his tech and team-building

On Bryant’s underdog rep: “The

expertise to Benchmark, where he and

first thing anyone ever asks you

his venture capital partners invested

when you go to a cocktail party

in — and helped build — eBay, Twit-

is: ‘What year did you graduate

ter, and other Silicon Valley giants.

from Stanford?’ I don’t even

Today, he heads up X10 Capital,

have my MBA; I went to this

a wholly new private equity model

gem in Rhode Island. I went to

that invests in professional athletes,

the school of hard knocks, and

and gives back to his alma mater in

I learned by building businesses

myriad capacities, from supporting

from 22 years old on.”

Bryant athletics with the David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne Stadium Complex to

On the road to no. 1: “There is no rea-

serving on the Board of Trustees. In

son we can’t run all the way to the num-

his four years as chair, from 2020 to

ber one undergraduate business school

2024, Beirne ushered in a new pres-

in America. What we teach is what the

ident, a new School of Health and

world is looking for right now. Every

Behavioral Sciences, and the univer-

person I’ve ever hired from Bryant —

sity’s Vision 2030 strategic plan.

they’re high achievers. They’re switched

Below, Beirne muses on his path

on. They really make a difference.”

to, and through, Bryant and where the university is headed next:

On giving back: “There are a lot of

places you can give your time or your On his role model: “My father was

money. But there are few places where

a manufacturing guy at General

you’re going to have a greater impact

Motors. He was one of the smartest

than Bryant. You can move the dial for

people I ever met, but was never

an entire generation of students who

afforded the opportunity to study

are learning the right stuff to be suc-

anywhere. At 17 years old, he forged

cessful. Impact is everything.”

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