ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´'s Year in Review

A look back at the most-read and beloved stories of 2018

By Jill Rodrigues '05, Justin Wilder, Juan Siliezar & Edward Fitzpatrick
Students volunteer at Franklin Court Assisted Living & Independent Living facilities in Bristol.
Part of the annual Feinstein Community Connections program, students volunteer at Franklin Court Assisted Living & Independent Living facilities in Bristol.

BRISTOL, R.I. – Despite an unexpected loss, this was a great year of progress for ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´. This was the year we mourned the passing of our beloved president; but from grief, we found inspiration in his legacy to renew an even stronger commitment to empowering students to use their knowledge and skills toward making a positive impact in local and global communities. It also heralded many successes, from state-of-the-art educational facilities added to campus to the first-ever alumnus leading the Board of Trustees, an exciting, new look for the Hawk, and a reinvented mission and identity for University College. As 2018 comes to a close, let’s look back at the most-read and most-loved stories of the year.

President Donald J. Farish

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Remembers President Donald J. Farish

Farish, who died July 5, became President of ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ in 2011 with a focus to "build the university the world needs now"

Celebrating President Farish: A Life and Legacy

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ community gathers to honor our 10th president's bold leadership, tenacious courage, and love for the student community


Graduates celebrate at Commencement.

Graduating a Community of Civic Scholars

From committing to service on their first day as students to a deep dive into community-engaged work and real-world research projects, the Class of 2018 embodies what it means to be an ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Civic Scholar


Carrying on Tradition, 1,100 Students Give Back in Our Backyard

Annual Feinstein Community Connections program immerses freshman class into local communities for a day of service


Tim Baxter '83 Elected Chair of ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Board of Trustees

Baxter, President and CEO of Samsung Electronics, will be the first ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ graduate to lead the board


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Rolls Out Team Bus with New Hawks Logo

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Athletics and Fisher Bus Inc. Unveil Bus Emblazoned with redesigned logo and updated color scheme


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´'s Master of Architecture Program Reaccredited with Distinction

Accreditation team impressed by school's practice integration, computer applications and career investment efforts


Students celebrate the first Lavender Graduation at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´.

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Celebrates LGBTQ+ Graduates in First Lavender Graduation

The event recognizes the strength, resilience and success of graduating seniors who are part of the growing LGBTQ+ community at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Continuing Studies Changes Name to University College

New identity draws on ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ history, reflects wider range of programs offered at Providence campus


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ sailing team practicing on the campus waterfront.

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Sailing Ranked #1 in Nation

Co-ed team receives top college ranking from Sailing World


An Advocate for Survivors: ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Alumna Plays Key Role in Gymnastics Doctor Abuse Trial

As victims confront Larry Nassar, Rebekah Snyder '16 supports 156 women in delivering their impact statements


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Stay Break Part I: A Real-World Dive into R.I.'s Food Insecurity Issues

A dozen students swapped spring break for meaningful work within the community

ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Stay Break Part II: Advocating for the State's Food Insecure Residents

Students apply their hands-on lessons in food insecurity issues to make an advocacy pitch to state legislators


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Criminal Justice Program Ranks in Top 10% in U.S., 1st in R.I.

College Factual finds graduates of ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ program earn above national average


Tarana Burke converses with a moderator during her lecture.

'Me Too' Founder Tells ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Students: 'Let's Heal Together. Let's Get Active Together.'

Tarana Burke says movement is about supporting survivors of sexual violence and maintaining the momentum of open dialogue


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Opens Financial Education Center with $182,000 Grant from Wiegand Foundation

New E. L. Wiegand Center for Advanced Financial Education provides spacious trading room equipped with the latest technology


The Zine: A Space for 'New and Dangerous Ideas' at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´

A new digital magazine at ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ showcases the voices, stories and experiences of ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ students and promotes critical social justice


Ruth Bader Ginsburg talks with Judge Bruce Selya.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Visits ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ School of Law

Her "fireside chat" with Judge Bruce M. Selya marks eighth time a high court justice has addressed ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Law students


ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Celebrates Groundbreaking for School of Engineering, Computing, and Construction Management Labs Building

New building named for outgoing ÍúÍú×ÊÔ´ Board of Trustees Chair Richard L. Bready

Inside the Construction Operating Theater at SECCM Labs

Shawmut Design & Construction welcomes students on-site to observe and dissect the construction process as the new laboratory building takes shape