Roger Williams University, established in 1992, began in 1919 as a branch of Northeastern University's School of Commerce and Finance. Later it became the Providence Institute of Engineering and Finance, and began giving associate degrees in 1948. The collection includes commencement programs and photographs from these early years. In 1956, Roger Williams Junior College was established, the first in the state. When the Junior College became a 4 year institution in 1967, it was renamed Roger Williams College. A new campus was opened in Bristol in 1969. Today Roger Williams University includes a Law School (1993) and offers several graduate programs.
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Special Collections I, UA 2011.01, Roger Williams University.
This collection includes programs, invitations, visual materials, and related items from Commencement at Roger Williams University and its predecessors. The collection also includes materials from the Opening, Special and Honors Convocations.
The collection is arrranged in 2 series:
Various transfers and gifts.
This collection includes programs, invitations, visual materials, and related items from the Commencement Exercises at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.
Also includes some citations.
Each booklet provides year by year listing of the honorary degree recipients, with photographs and biographical information.
Each booklet provides year by year listing of the honorary degree recipients, with photographs and biographical information.
This collection includes programs, speeches, invitations, and related material from various Convocation Ceremonies (Opening, Special and Honors Convocations)at Roger Williams University and its predecessors.