YOU’LL GO FAR FROM HERE
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ROMUALD CADET ’25
Major: Civil Engineering
Current role: Engineering Technician II at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
“RWU’s size gave me real access to faculty and a supportive community. It helped me understand how essential collaboration is between environmental and civil engineers, and connecting with students from different backgrounds broadened my perspective on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.”
At RWU, you won’t just sit in a classroom – you’ll be out in the world doing real work. From day one, you’ll dive into hands-on experiences like studying marine life in Narragansett Bay, designing sustainable architecture solutions, managing two real investment funds, or building an entire model house from the foundation. Whether you’re interning, researching, or studying abroad, you’ll gain skills that set you apart. With more opportunities to solve real problems and apply what you learn, you’ll graduate not just ready for your career – but ready to lead it.
“RWU’s size gave me real access to faculty and a supportive community. It helped me understand how essential collaboration is between environmental and civil engineers, and connecting with students from different backgrounds broadened my perspective on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.” 14:1
STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
ROMUALD CADET ’25
Major: Civil Engineering
Current role: Engineering Technician II at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
YOU’LL FIND YOUR PASSION FROM HERE
Your education is more than a major – it’s a pathway to a fulfilling career. With the support of faculty, academic advisors, and career mentors, you’ll create Powerful Combinations that give you a unique edge in your field. Combine marine biology and journalism to tell stories that inspire change, blend construction management with sustainability to build a greener future, or mix finance with graphic design to bring brands to life. Beyond academics, you’ll combine internships, leadership roles, and student activities to build a résumé that sets you apart. Your passion is your power, and at RWU, you’ll turn it into a career that’s uniquely yours.
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ENGINEERING-SPECIFIC STUDENT CLUBS INCLUDING ROBOTICS INNOVATION, SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS, AND ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Major: Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Current role: Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University
“Being involved at RWU let me do research, attend conferences, and intern in the Dominican Republic. Those experiences helped me come out of my shell, build meaningful connections, and realize how many exciting paths engineering and graduate study can offer.”
96% OF GRADUATES FIND SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION
ASHLEY BOSSE ’20
Major: Engineering
Minors: Environmental Science and Mathematics
Current role: Environmental Analyst with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
“Environmental engineering showed me how to create real solutions that help the environment and society coexist.”
“RWU’s size gave me real access to faculty and a supportive community. It helped me understand how essential collaboration is between environmental and civil engineers, and connecting with students from different backgrounds broadened my perspective on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.” 14:1
ROMUALD CADET ’25
Major: Civil Engineering
Current role: Engineering Technician II at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
YOU’LL SEE THE WORLD FROM
From Bristol, one of the safest college towns in the country, to Providence, Boston, and New York, you’ll have access to internships, research, and community projects that connect you with industry leaders. And when you’re ready to go farther, you can study abroad in 27 countries across six continents. Whether it’s engineering in Australia, architecture in Barcelona, graphic design in Tokyo, or political science in Washington, D.C., you’ll find a program tailored to your career goals. These aren’t just travel experiences – they’re immersive, hands-on opportunities that set you apart in the global job market. At RWU, location matters, and wherever you go, you’ll be building a future that stands out.
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ENGINEERING-SPECIFIC STUDENT CLUBS INCLUDING ROBOTICS INNOVATION, SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS, AND ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
Major: Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Current role: Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University
“Being involved at RWU let me do research, attend conferences, and intern in the Dominican Republic. Those experiences helped me come out of my shell, build meaningful connections, and realize how many exciting paths engineering and graduate study can offer.”
96% OF GRADUATES FIND SUCCESS IN EMPLOYMENT OR GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF GRADUATION
ASHLEY BOSSE ’20
Major: Engineering
Minors: Environmental Science and Mathematics
Current role: Environmental Analyst with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
“Environmental engineering showed me how to create real solutions that help the environment and society coexist.”
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STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIO
ROMUALD CADET ’25
Major: Civil Engineering
Current role: Engineering Technician II at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.
“RWU’s size gave me real access to faculty and a supportive community. It helped me understand how essential collaboration is between environmental and civil engineers, and connecting with students from different backgrounds broadened my perspective on creating sustainable, long-term solutions.”
YOU’LL
Your college experience should be more than just classes. It’s where you’ll discover what drives you and how to turn it into a career that matters. Through your experiences at RWU, you could become an engineer designing sustainable cities, developing innovative technologies, or creating solutions that strengthen communities and improve lives. Every internship, research project, and global opportunity will push you to think bigger, solve real problems, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and connections to not only build a great career but to change the world. Wherever you go next, RWU will have you prepared.
ENGINEERING-SPECIFIC STUDENT CLUBS INCLUDING ROBOTICS INNOVATION, SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS, AND ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS FROM HERE
VIANNELY FRANCISCO ’24
Major: Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Current role: Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University
“Being involved at RWU let me do research, attend conferences, and intern in the Dominican Republic. Those experiences helped me come out of my shell, build meaningful connections, and realize how many exciting paths engineering and graduate study can offer.” 7
B.S. IN ENGINEERING
SANTIAGO ARMAS ’23
Major: Electrical Engineering
Current role: Electrical Engineer at Raytheon
“RWU’s engineering program made me a well-rounded problem-solver. My NASA-supported fiber optics research sparked my interest in graduate study, and the range of courses I took –even outside my concentration – helped me feel confident and capable during my Raytheon interview.”
