Bryant University Impact Report 2025

[ IN ] Transformation President’s Impact Report

[ IN ] the Vision Dear Reader, Vision is more than seeing what lies ahead;

A key milestone was opening the

it is about anticipating change and shaping

Business Entrepreneurship Leadership

With the onset of AI and machine

the future with purpose. For over 160

Center, the new home to the College of

learning, Bryant continues to evolve to

years, Bryant University has embraced

Business and a hub of collaboration among

meet the needs of students by providing

this mindset, preparing generations of

students, faculty, and industry leaders.

the knowledge and skills that industry

graduates to lead with confidence and

Beyond the classroom, our spirit thrives

requires to address society’s greatest

integrity. That same forward-looking vision

— from local, regional, and international

challenges. We are “all in” on educating the

now propels Bryant into the next era of

collaborations to the vibrancy of student

next generation of leaders, changemakers,

growth and leadership in higher education.

life and the achievements of our Division

and trailblazers. The support of our

When I joined the Bryant community,

I athletes, who excel both in competition

far-reaching

and in their studies.

momentum and empowers students to

the board of trustees, the cabinet, and I set a bold course for the institution. As

The 2025 President’s Impact Report

an economist, I knew we had to invest in

highlights

the future so Bryant would be positioned

experiences shaping our future. Bryant

for leadership in a highly competitive and

is setting new standards for a proactive,

challenging higher education landscape.

market-driven

We developed and are implementing

labs like the Financial Markets Center,

Vision 2030, a strategic plan detailing

where students gain real-world finance

initiatives

experience,

to

distinguish

Bryant.

In

the

and

people,

spaces,

education.

the

Ellen

fully prepared and positioned to lead.

community

forge their own paths.

and

Learning

Thank you for joining us on this journey.

With Gratitude,

Wilson

just five years, our vision has set forth

Leadership Center, with its focus on

impressive new facilities, programs, and

mentorship, showcase our commitment

investments in student life that are well

to experiential learning and strategic

Ross Gittell, Ph.D.

under way and ready to usher in the Class

partnerships. These initiatives ensure

President

of 2029 this fall.

that Bryant graduates enter the workforce

IMPACT REPORT 2025

drives

our

Table of Contents The 2025 President’s Impact Report highlights Bryant University’s continued excellence in higher education, from its top-tier rankings and dynamic campus life to its hands-on learning experiences and strategic partnerships. Strong financial foundations and visionary leadership solidify its position as an innovative and forward-thinking institution.

IN the Lead

2

IN the Action

8

Bryant’s international rankings and thought leadership in prestigious publications reinforce its position as a leader in higher education.

From championship-winning athletics teams to major investments in facilities and programming, the Bryant campus is vibrant and growing.

24

28

IN Partnership

IN Strength

Strategic collaborations with global corporations, nonprofit organizations, and regional initiatives expand student opportunities and reinforce Bryant’s outcomes-focused reputation.

A strong financial foundation, robust scholarships, and visionary leadership ensure that Bryant remains positioned for continued success in an evolving higher education landscape.

16

IN the Experience

Experiential learning opportunities, expanded internships, and real-world application equip students with the skills and knowledge to make an impact.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

1

[ IN ] the Lead 2

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Highest Earnings Ever Bryant’s Class of 2024 broke institutional records by earning the university’s highest median starting salary of $76,000. Confirming Bryant’s national reputation for top student outcomes, 99 percent of the class was employed or in graduate school within six months post-Commencement. The Class of 2024 is also closing the gender wage gap, with a female-to-male average earnings ratio of 97 percent, compared to 83 percent nationwide.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

3

On the rise

Bryant has gained momentum in national and international rankings, bolstering its reputation as an institution that delivers top-in-the-nation outcomes.

Top 5% in the U.S.

#6 Best University

#16

America’s

Most Innovative Schools U.S. News & World Report 2025

U.S. News & World Report 2025

Top Colleges Forbes 2025

99%

of Bryant graduates are employed or in graduate school within six months

#6

Academic Excellence: Best Undergraduate Business Colleges Poets&Quants 2025

4

IMPACT REPORT 2025

5 Stars Excellence QS Stars 2025

#6

Best Colleges for Business Majors

TOP 1% Return on investment Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

25 NCAA Division I athletic teams

Money.com

50+

study abroad partner programs

$76,000 median starting salary

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

5

In the media

Bryant’s faculty and students share thought leadership in high-profile outlets.

“Changing the Narrative for Women in Finance,”

“Can Marketing Magic Help Food Waste Disappear?”

featuring Board Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, Professor

featuring Professor of Marketing Sukki Yoon, Ph.D.,

Asli Ascioglu, Ph.D., Lecturer Mara Derderian, and

and Associate Professor of Marketing Kacy Kim, Ph.D.

student Ritvi Singh ’25

“Violent Convulsions and Lost Speech: Inside the Listeria Outbreak,” featuring immunologist Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D., director of the School of Health and

“The Side Hustle He Picked Up in College Earned Him a Multi-Year Deal with Sony,” featuring Grammy award-winning producer Ethan Hayes ’23

Behavioral Sciences

“Social Media Memes Could Sway Voters in the

“What Is Bigorexia? Here’s What Experts Want You

Presidential Election,” featuring Associate Professor

to Know,” featuring psychologist Joseph Trunzo,

of Communication Jerrica Rowlett, Ph.D.

Ph.D., associate director of the School of Health and Behavioral Sciences

6

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Pushing boundaries: Bryant’s research trailblazers At Bryant, research isn’t just about discovery; it’s about driving meaningful change. Our faculty are breaking new ground in neuroscience, AI, marketing, and more. Their work is making an impact, securing prestigious grants, and shaping the future.

Here’s the latest in research excellence at Bryant: Empathy in Advertising: Professor

Bridging AI and Mental Health:

Reexamining Antibiotics: Professor

of Marketing Sukki Yoon, Ph.D.’s paper,

Assistant

of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

“The Baby Animal Effect in Wildlife

Systems and Analytics ML Tlachac,

Christopher

Conservation Advertising,” published in

Ph.D.’s research, published in January

$390,000 National Science Foundation

March 2025 in the Journal of Advertising

2025 in the IEEE Journal of Biomedical

grant renewal to fuel research on bacterial

Research, examines how imagery of young

and Health Informatics, advances AI-

physiology and the development of

animals influences wildlife conservation

driven mental health screening by using

molecular tools that could revolutionize

intentions and donor behavior.

deep learning to analyze facial and vocal

antibiotic discovery and deepen our

cues for accurate, early depression

understanding of bacterial growth and

detection in clinical interviews.

division.

Uncovering Early Human Resilience:

Understanding Addiction: Assistant

Leveraging Machine Learning: A

Lecturer of Biological and Biomedical

Professor of Psychology Kristin Scaplen,

paper authored by a team of current and

Sciences Robert Patalano, Ph.D.’s paper,

Ph.D., secured a $414,000 National

former Information Systems and Finance

published in February 2025 in Nature,

Institutes of Health grant to investigate

faculty, “A Benchmark Comparison of a

revealed that Homo sapiens thrived in

how maladaptive reward memories form

Domain-Focused Pipeline with ChatGPT,”

West African rainforests 150,000 years

in the brain using fruit flies, offering insights

published in January 2025 in the Journal

ago, reshaping our understanding of

into addiction and mental health disorders.

of

human evolution and adaptability.

Professor

of

Information

Reid,

Computer

Ph.D.,

Information

earned

a

Systems,

presents a machine learning framework for domain-specific Q-and-A — in this case, mutual funds in finance.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

7

8

IMPACT REPORT 2025

[ IN ]

the Action Bulldogs in March Madness!

Bryant’s men’s basketball made history this spring, capturing their first America East Championship since joining the conference in 2022 and securing an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament — their second appearance in just four years. Fueled by the relentless drive and collaborative spirit that defines Bryant Athletics, the Bulldogs were led by America East Player of the Year Earl Timberlake ’24.

The team’s success was further amplified by individual accolades: Barry Evans ’26 earned the title of Newcomer of the Year, while Rafael Pinzon ’25 joined Timberlake on the All-Conference First Team. While Bryant was knocked out of March Madness by number two seed Michigan State, the Bulldogs put up a valiant fight — validating their gameday mantra: “We belong here.”

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

9

Student-athletes lead the pack in academics Bryant University’s student-athletes distinguish

— five points higher than the national average

sports achieved a perfect 100 percent, more

themselves in the classroom as well as through

of 91 percent for all Division I institutions. This

than any other program in the America East.

their competitive play, graduating at rates well

was the third straight year Bryant’s teams have

Three Bryant teams — football, baseball, and

above their conference and national peers.

reached that mark, and the university has been

men’s cross country/track and field — achieved

above the national average every year since

a GSR at least 10 points above the national

moving to Division I.

average for their sport.

A recent NCAA report revealed that Bryant’s sports teams collectively boasted a graduation success rate (GSR) of 96 percent

Nine of Bryant’s America East-sponsored

Bulldogs go pro Bryant Athletics prepared these student-athletes for careers in professional sports:

NFL

Tennis

Tom Kennedy ’17, ’19MBA, Detroit Lions Joe Andreesen ’22, Buffalo Bills Kenny Dyson Jr. ’23, Carolina Panthers

Matt Kuhar, ’18, ’19MBA Wilson Dong ’21

Lacrosse

MLB Mickey Gasper ’18, Minnesota Twins

10

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Zak Greer ’09MBA Nathan Laliberte ’24

[IN] PROGRESS

New fieldhouse elevates the game for Bryant The new fieldhouse, opening in fall 2025, will

to the next level. New locker rooms, a custom-

revolutionize the game day experience for

designed film room, physical therapy areas, and

both student-athletes and fans. The venue

enhanced nutrition and wellness resources will

will support the university’s football, soccer,

help them play at their best.

and lacrosse programs and showcase the

Fans will also have even more reasons to

commitment to excellence that defines Black

cheer with 1,000 new spectator seats providing

and Gold Athletics.

a panoramic view of Beirne Stadium as well as

Totaling more than 43,000 square feet,

enhanced concession and ticketing areas. A

the multi-tiered, state-of-the-art fieldhouse,

professionally outfitted press box ensures that

positioned between Bryant’s natural grass

reporters and announcers capture every play

soccer field and new synthetic turf playing field,

by Bryant’s athletes.

will aid student-athletes in raising their game

Student app connects athletes with industry careers Lacrosse player Cole Braun ’25 knows there’s no “I” in team. He’s taken that lesson to the next level as co-founder of AthLink, a social networking platform that empowers current and former student-athletes on their career journeys by connecting them with job and internship opportunities.

AthLink allows users to create profiles that highlight both their academic and athletic achievements — and showcase their talents for potential employers who value skillsets honed on and off the field. The app already has thousands of subscribers and big expansion plans.

“Our goal is to help every studentathlete out there find an internship and a job and to make it as easy as possible,” Braun notes.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

11

Inside the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center

Senior Advisory Council gives students a seat at the leadership table Nominated by faculty and staff, the members

to Bryant’s president and cabinet, and a

of the Bryant Senior Advisory Council (BSAC)

deeper knowledge of their university. The

represent a diverse range of backgrounds,

cabinet benefits from the dedicated forum

interests, and academic pursuits, creating a

by hearing the perspectives of those who, in

mosaic of talent within the council.

many respects, know Bryant best.

Through their participation in BSAC, students

senior

each year to serve as a Recent Alumni Trustee

leadership, and senior leadership is able to

following graduation. “There’s not many places

learn about the Bryant experience from a

where you have an opportunity like this: a seat

student’s perspective. The students gain

at the table,” reflects Alexia Brandao ’24, who

significant professional experience, exposure

was chosen for the position in 2024.

12

interact

directly

IMPACT REPORT 2025

with

One member of the council is selected

Founded through a $5 million gift

by Board of Trustees Chair D. Ellen Wilson ’79, the Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is the epicenter of leadership initiatives at Bryant University.

Anchored in Bryant’s Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center, the center serves as a robust hub for leadership and management programing, including an undergraduate summit, mentoring and networking events, and leadership certification courses.

Each year, first-year students are chosen to be Ellen Wilson Leadership Fellows. Throughout their four years at Bryant, Wilson Fellows have access to intensive leadership training, funding, and other opportunities — and learn about how to lead from faculty, visiting experts, alumni, and staff.

[IN] PROGRESS

New residence complex bridges living and learning The new Puishys Residence Complex, slated to open in the fall of 2025, will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of student life at Bryant. Sited on Jacobs Drive between the university’s Tupper Campus and its new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center campus, the innovative housing facility for upper-class students will serve as a connection point, a campus landmark, and a vibrant community hub.

Spanning 85,000 square feet, the residence complex is a five-level building that will have two wings connected by glass-enclosed bridges on three levels. Designed to foster community, collaboration, and personal wellness, the facility will feature modern amenities including a fireplace lounge, gaming room, outdoor patios, and 24/7 study spaces.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

13

Student leader brews success with sustainable coffee startup The Lil’ Rhody Coffee Company, helmed by

Global Supply Chain Management and Data

Most Active in the nation by The Princeton

Vincent Emery ’26, is infusing a jolt of energy

Science student, notes that going to school

Review. “We want to solve the entire problem

into the regional coffee market. The Bryant

at Bryant is like having an entire firm of expert

for students when they come to us, not just

junior and Student Government president

consultants available to you. “Being able to go

part of it,” Emery states. “And we want to do it

co-founded the company in 2022 and it was

to and discuss things with faculty, especially

in as timely a manner as possible.”

profitable within four months.

things that are on the leading edge — it’s

“I’m shocked we did it that quickly,” Emery

incredibly valuable,” he reflects.

In his spare time, Emery is committed to sharing the lessons he’s learned. In addition

Efficiency and effectiveness are two of

to taking on mentorship roles on campus

the hallmarks Emery has set for Lil’ Rhody and

and within Rhode Island’s entrepreneurship

As he works to grow his startup with an

he’s brought that mindset to Bryant’s student

scene, he recently served as a judge for Start-

emphasis on sustainable practices, Emery, a

government, which was recently ranked 12th

up Survival, an event run by Bryant’s chapter

admits. “When you create a business, you own your destiny.”

of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, that saw more than 100 high schoolers imagine

In the lead

companies that could dethrone industry leaders, from Apple to Uber.

“I want to make sure they have all

Bryant students have access to:

500+ Leadership Opportunities across 105+ Clubs and Organizations 14

IMPACT REPORT 2025

the

information,

especially

as

young

entrepreneurs just starting out,” says Emery. “I know exactly what that’s like.”

[IN] PROGRESS

Inside Bryant’s revitalized dining facility Something new is cooking in Bryant’s

— including U-cook stations where students

Salmanson Dining Hall: a state-of-the-art

can make their own culinary creations — an

renovation that expands the location’s capacity,

allergen-free area, and much more. The kitchen

accessibility, and menu options.

is also undergoing a major expansion.

Set to open in fall 2025 for the start of the

For a space that’s served the Bryant

new academic year, the updated “Salmo” will

community for decades, Salmo’s renovation will

host a two-tiered dining area with a full-size

ensure that future Bulldogs have a modern spot

elevator, contactless entry, an expanded menu

to fuel up and connect with friends.

Students raise $600K and counting for cancer research Bryant students set big goals and work together to surpass them — especially when it’s for a good cause. Last year’s Derby Days fundraiser, organized

by Bryant’s chapter of the Sigma Chi fraternity as part of a nationwide effort, raised a total of $232,600 for the Huntsman Cancer Institute — buoyed by the more than 430 students and other members of the university community who contributed. Ranking second in the nation for fundraising efforts, Bryant’s Sigma Chi chapter has collected more than $600,000 for charity with support from the Bulldog network.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

15

Business Beyond Borders Each year, the students in Bryant’s One- and TwoYear MBA programs travel the world through the Global Immersion Experience, a transformative cornerstone of both programs that explores the intersection of business and culture. On a recent trip to Prague and Berlin, they visited important historical sites, discussed international commerce with CEOs and diplomats, made global connections, and broadened their horizons — discovering new things about themselves and the world around them.

16

IMPACT REPORT 2025

[ IN ]

the Experience

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

17

Leadership launchpad The new home of Bryant’s College of Business, the Business

art classrooms and labs designed to foster active learning – was purpose-built

Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC) opened its doors

to encourage collaboration between faculty, students, and corporate partners

at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year. Every aspect of the

as they engage in hands-on projects, drive innovation, and address real-world

250,000-square-foot building – which is equipped with state-of-the-

challenges and opportunities.

The Archway fund’s $3M success story

Putting sales skills to the test

Closing a $265M gap in the supply chain

In spring 2024, Bryant’s student-run Archway Investment Fund (AIF) passed the $3 million mark. Initially launched as an U.S. equity fund with $200,000 in 2005, the AIF has grown into a multi-asset program with an equity portfolio, fixed income portfolio, and digital innovation fund. The AIF, which harnesses new technologies in the BELC’s Financial Markets Center, prepares students to excel in their careers by giving them the freedom to make key investment decisions on their own, guided by faculty mentors and supported by Archway’s broad network of industry alumni.

More than 200 students from 34 universities flocked to Bryant in November for the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC). A two-day event packed with tournaments, skill development sessions, and networking opportunities, NISC elevates the sales profession – and helps undergraduates across the country hone the tools they’ll need to thrive in it. With the new Frank ’81 and Marion ’81 Hauck Sales Performance Lab as the competition’s base of operations, there’s no better place to practice a pitch until it’s perfect.

In Bryant’s Global Supply Chain Management lab, seniors help solve real business problems for real businesses — from finding sourcing partners for Tiffany & Co. to reshoring production for WOW Sports. Since 2010, the student consultants have saved their clients more than $265 million. This past spring, they helped nonprofit Edesia Nutrition expand its global efforts. “We’re going to measure this project not just in money saved, but in lives saved,” Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management Chris Roethlein, Ph.D., told the students.

18

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Fueling the future: AI in Accounting

Award-winning Strategy Guru guides discovery

Bryant’s PwC AI in Accounting Fellowship

Artificial intelligence might be the wave of the

program helps undergraduates explore the

future, notes Trustee Professor of Management

transformative impact of artificial intelligence

Mike Roberto, DBA, but it can never replace

on the accounting profession.

the human capacity for analysis and critical

The fellowship – funded by a $1.5 million

thinking. So, when he decided to create an AI-

investment from accounting firm PwC US and

powered tutor and study aide for his students,

its partners who are Bryant University alumni

Roberto wanted to make sure they were still

– empowers students to engage in hands-on

honing the problem-solving skills his classes

learning experiences, including faculty-guided

are known for.

research, internships, corporate-sponsored projects,

and

professional

To develop his virtual Virgil, Roberto

development

partnered with Bryant’s technology staff and AI

activities that blend traditional accounting

thought leaders to craft a tool that doesn’t just

principles with AI-driven tools and platforms.

give students answers to problems but, instead,

They will also work closely with PwC mentors to

helps them discover the answers themselves.

gain industry insights.

Loaded with information regarding course

“We are excited to introduce students to

content and concepts, the CIO 100 Award-

the many opportunities available to them in

winning tutor can supply facts or details about

the accounting field and to prepare them to

theories and practices but is savvy enough not

make the most of those opportunities,” says

to steer students to solutions. It’s up to them to

Bob Calabro ’88, a partner at PwC and Bryant

chart their own course, so they can prepare to

University trustee.

lead in a technology-driven future.

The BELC’s high-tech labs and centers are dedicated to: • Artificial Intelligence

• Digital Marketing

• Global Supply Chain Management

• Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking

• Leadership

• International Business

• Data Science

• Financial Markets

• Marketing Behavioral Research

• Data Visualization

• Sales

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

19

[IN] PROGRESS

New Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking empowers bold innovators The Center for Entrepreneurship and Design

competitions, and networking events for

to

Thinking, opening in the fall of 2025 in the

students and the greater entrepreneurship

entrepreneurs,” says Kristie DeJesus, the

Business

community.

inaugural director of the center who joined

Entrepreneurship

Leadership

nurturing

the

next

generation

of

Center, will provide a dynamic environment for

A custom-built incubator, the center will be

Bryant from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

aspiring entrepreneurs to bring their ideas to

equipped with a fully-outfitted makerspace

“Our goal is to create a vibrant ecosystem

life. Rooted in interdisciplinary collaboration,

and co-working spaces, as well as offices for

where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and

powerful

Entrepreneur in Residence mentors.

industry leaders can collaborate, innovate,

partnerships,

and

the

design

thinking framework and methodology, the

“This is an incredible opportunity to work

center’s programming will include workshops,

alongside a passionate team committed

20

IMPACT REPORT 2025

and drive meaningful change.”

The big IDEA Every first-year student at Bryant University

closing the income gap. With teamwork as a

alumni network as well as representatives

takes part in Innovation and Design Experience

foundation, students learn about the innovation

from corporate partners including EY, AAA

for All (IDEA), a three-day crash course in

process to come up with creative solutions.

Northeast, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode

design thinking. IDEA gives students the tools

In addition to student, faculty, and staff

and mindset to address real-world issues

mentors, hands-on guidance is provided by

ranging from increasing financial literacy to

members of the university’s 50,000-strong

Island, CVS, Fidelity Investments, and others.

Expanding internship access for all A real-world-ready education means learning

enhance students’ studies and further their

beyond the classroom. A new expansion to

professional goals by removing barriers to

Bryant’s internship policy now allows students

career development.

to pursue for-credit internships in the summer

The new policy is bolstered by the Amica

and winter months as part of their general

Center’s robust internship and job programs,

tuition.

academic

career fairs, which draw hundreds of employers

advisors, and the staff of the university’s

Supported

by

faculty,

to the Bryant campus, and Bryant’s alumni

nationally recognized Amica Center for Career

community, which supports current Bryant

Education, these new opportunities will both

students through industry connections.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

21

[IN] PROGRESS

Psychology Research Center Expanding from 933 to 3,440 square feet, Bryant’s new Psychology Research Center will include cutting-edge lab spaces spanning the field’s disciplines — including developmental, cognitive, physiological, social, and clinical psychology. Amidst a national behavioral health crisis, the center, opening in the fall of 2025, will aid Bryant’s expert faculty in preparing students to make a difference in the lives of others upon graduation.

Investing in health The upward trajectory of Bryant’s growing School of Health and Behavioral Sciences

2025 2024 2023 2022 2020 The Center for Health and Behavioral Sciences is created.

New programs in Exercise and Movement Science, Healthcare Analytics, and Healthcare Informatics are announced.

The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences announces the Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) Leadership in Healthcare certificate.

Bryant announces its Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) degree, the university’s first doctoral program, which will welcome its first class in fall 2025.

A Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics and AI program is offered and concentrations in Nutrition and Neuroscience are added to the undergraduate Health Sciences major.

2025 2015 Bryant launches its Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program.

22

2022

2023

2023

The School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, led by Director Kirsten Hokeness, Ph.D., opens.

The Exercise and Movement Science Lab, equipped with the field’s most innovative technologies, commences operation.

The inaugural Healthcare Summit draws attendees from throughout the region.

IMPACT REPORT 2025

The new Psychology Research Center, supported by a $1.5 million federal grant, is constructed for a fall 2025 opening.

Students examine the digital age High honors

In Assistant Professor of Communication and

like behavior addiction to keep people hooked

Language Studies Jerrica Rowlett, Ph.D.’s,

online — and examine their own online habits.

Amanda Spielman ’24 channeled her passion for agriculture into an honors research project exploring how the U.S. government can assist farmers through subsidies and grants. Through interviews with state program managers and farmers, she gathered information on, and insights into, how energy efficiency grants affect farms, how farmers use the grants, what the grant process entails, and farmers’ opinions of the grants.

Leveraging her applied economics and finance skills, Spielman’s resulting paper, “The Economic Impacts of StateRun Agricultural Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Grants,” received the Undergraduate Research Award from the Omicron Delta Epsilon international economics honors society and is being vetted for publication in The American Economist.

“Impacts of Digital Addiction” course, students

“During one of the first several classes,

dissect what it really means to live in the digital

we had to examine our own screen time,” says

age, where we spend 1/3 of our time on screens.

Leadership and Innovation Management major

Informed by her scholarly work on social

Charlotte Catarina ’25, who deleted all of her

media, identity, civic engagement, and digital

social media accounts three weeks into the

inequality, Rowlett — a digital communication

course.

thought leader featured in Forbes and the

Armed with this new information, they

Financial Times — guides her class though

spend part of the semester creating educational

an exploration of how technology is changing

programs to address technology use for

individuals’ behaviors and relationships, and

children, teens, parents, the workplace, or the

what that leads to on a broader scale.

home.

From memes as communication tools to

“I hope students are mindful of tech use

the mental health toll of curating the “perfect”

and the content they’re engaging with and how

online life, the digital natives see the world

interpersonal connection can be hindered,”

around them with fresh eyes.

Rowlett says. “A lot of people recognize that they

The course places an emphasis on digital

are on their phones all the time, but don’t think

literacy by having students consider how

about how the content they’re consuming is

technology designers use biological concepts

affecting their behaviors and relationships.”

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

23

[ IN ]

Partnership Stronger Together “The work that I lead at Fidelity is even more impactful when we can partner with outstanding organizations such as Bryant University,” said Pamela Everhart, Fidelity Investments’ senior vice president and head of regional public affairs, inclusion, and impact, who was honored as the Kati C. Machtley Businesswoman of the Year at Bryant’s 2025 Women’s Summit®.

Fidelity, a longtime corporate partner with 700+ alumni employees, deepened its commitment in 2023 by gifting Bryant the future home of its Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center.

24

IMPACT REPORT 2025

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

25

Scaling summits

Women’s Summit

Healthcare Summit

Global Trade Summit

Held annually since 1997, the Women’s

Bryant’s School of Health and Behavioral

The annual Global Trade Summit is dedicated

Summit, presented by Bryant University,

Sciences hosts an annual spring think tank

to shaping the future of international trade. For

is the region’s largest forum for women

of industry leaders, medical professionals,

nearly four decades, Bryant’s John H. Chafee

to learn, find support, and inspire change

and researchers committed to addressing

Center for International Business has brought

through professional development, financial

critical issues in healthcare. Past summits

together

empowerment, and personal growth. The

have focused on fragmentation in healthcare

officials, and academics to share strategic

summit attracts more than 1,000 attendees

delivery and behavioral health; the 2025

insights and foster collaborations that help the

each year and keynote speakers have

Healthcare Summit will explore the role that

region extend its global reach. Topics include

included Viola Davis, Geraldine Ferraro,

artificial intelligence will play in shaping the

AI, U.S. trade policy reforms, and global

Soledad O’Brien, and Lisa Leslie.

future of medicine.

innovations.

The Bryant pipeline Top companies and organizations from around the world have learned the value of a Bryant degree, fueling the post-graduation success of the university’s alumni. The following organizations are the top employers for Bryant’s Class of 2024:

26

IMPACT REPORT 2025

business

leaders,

government

GIVING BACK:

Bryant in the community TWELVE POINTS ACADEMY

PROJECT PLAYHOUSE

WOMEN IN BUSINESS PROGRAMMING

BRYANT SERVICE SQUAD

The members of Bryant’s chapter of

Project Playhouse, now in its 10th year,

Hosted by Bryant’s Women in Finance

The mission of the Bryant University

Twelve Points Academy, a non-profit

partners Bryant student volunteers

and Leadership initiative, the inaugural

Service Squad isn’t just to facilitate

educational organization that offers

with local vocational schools to build

Bryant University Women in Business

community

programs and courses related to

playhouses for children with life-

Retreat brought 80 young women from

faculty and staff, but also to make

financial topics, work with elementary

threatening illnesses. Members of

Rhode Island high schools together

connections throughout Rhode Island.

and middle school students to improve

the Bryant Management Association

with Bryant students, faculty, and

Service projects range from aiding

financial literacy. The chapter hosts

connect with families through wish-

industry professionals to learn with and

pups in need at Cumberland’s Hotel

in-class workshops and school-wide

granting organizations, then work with

from each other about paths in finance

for Homeless Dogs to assisting with

events, records educational videos,

schools like the Providence Career

and career opportunities — and to

gardening at the nonprofit Revive the

and helps to lay the groundwork for

& Technical Academy to build them

build a community of inspiration and

Roots to helping out with Smithfield’s

financially sustainable lives.

personalized playhouses.

mutual support.

YMCA summer camp.

support

by

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

university

27

28

IMPACT REPORT 2025

[ IN ] Strength Building — and Securing — Bryant’s Bold Future Bryant University has consistently maintained positive net operating margins over the last two decades. This financial stability has enabled the university to invest in academic programs, Division I athletics, student experience, and campus facilities, contributing to its recognition as a national leader in educational outcomes and return on investment.

The university’s leadership is united by a common vision of transforming higher education to meet the needs of industry and the world.

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

29

Financial overview Fiscal Year 2024 Assets (dollars in thousands)

Liabilities (dollars in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalent

$6,141

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$34,256

Working capital investments

46,860

Student deposits and deferred revenue

8,706

Bond deposits with trustee

94,894

Other liabilities

3,521

Pledges and accounts receivable, net

11,349

Bonds and notes payable, net

194,960

Other assets

10,921

Total Liabilities

$241,443

Investments

246,484

Property, plant, and equipment, net

269,034

Total Assets

$685,683

Net Assets (dollars in thousands) Without donor restrictions

$370,457

With donor restrictions

73,783

Total Net Assets

30

IMPACT REPORT 2025

$444,240

Revenues (dollars in thousands)

Expenses (dollars in thousands)

Tuition, fees, room and board, net

$143,846

Salaries and wages

$71,587

Endowment return utilized in operations

9,823

Depreciation

23,241

Contributions and private grants

3,085

Supplies and services

17,787

Other sources

11,561

Utilities

25,954

Other auxiliary enterprises

8,421

Interest

6,903

Net assets released from restrictions

4,461

Other

28,966

Total Revenues

$181,197

Total Expenses

$179,020

Net Operating Income

$2,177

Financial Aid (dollars in thousands)

$90,000

$81,894

$80,000 $70,000

$74,809 $65,199

$67,517

$66,530

2021

2022

$60,000 $50,000 0

2020

2023

2024

Fiscal Year

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

31

University Officers Ross Gittell, Ph.D. President Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D. Provost and Chief Academic Officer Inge-Lise Ameer, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Michelle Cloutier ’05MBA Vice President for Enrollment Management

Presidents Emeritus Timothy Paige Ronald K. Machtley ’21H Vice President for Human Resources and Secretary of the Corporation William T. O’Hara (deceased) ’90H William Smith, J.D. Vice President for Athletics and Recreation

William E. Trueheart ’96H

Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D. Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness and Interim Head of the Marketing and Communications Department

Charles LoCurto David Wegrzyn ’86, P’23 Vice President for University Vice President for Information Advancement Services and Chief Information Officer Donna Ng Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Board of Trustees D. Ellen Wilson ’79 Chair of the Board Joseph F. Puishys ’80 Vice Chair of the Board

William J. Conaty ’67, ’22H

Kristian P. Moor ’81, P’17

Nancy DeViney ’75

Patricia O’Brien P’15

Julia Di Natale ’22 (Recent Alumni Trustee)

Donald Quattrucci ’83, P’16

Ross Gittell, Ph.D. University President

Scott C. Donnelly ’14H

Kimberley Anderson ’22H

Jamie L. Eichen, CPA ’98

Tim Barton ’85

Sharon Garavel ’85

David M. Beirne ’85, ’25H

Eric Handa ’97

George E. Bello ’58, ’96H

Ann-Marie Harrington ’86

P. James Brady, CPA ’81

Frank Hauck ’81, P’08

Alexia Brandao ’24 (Recent Alumni Trustee)

Christine Katziff ’86

Robert J. Calabro ’88 Erin Champlin ’85

32

IMPACT REPORT 2025

Diane A. Kazarian ’83

Daniel J. Rice IV ’03 James V. Rosati ’72 Cynthia Schmitt-Sprinkle ’81 David Sorbaro ’85 Frank Stasiowski, FAIA ’75MBA Margaret M. Van Bree, MHA, DrPH Raul Villar, Jr. ’89 Scott C. Voss ’92, P’25

Beverly Ledbetter, J.D., ’18H

Jake Williams ’23 (Recent Alumni Trustee)

Gregory Lyden ’82

Rita Williams-Bogar ’76

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

33

Bryant University 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917 www.bryant.edu