ABOUT Â鶹ɫÇ鯬

The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Mission is Preparing Future Leaders and Innovators for a Rapidly Changing World

The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Vision

At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 (Â鶹ɫÇ鯬), we empower students to become successful leaders and innovators in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape. Our unique educational approach emphasizes original research, engaged learning, and hands-on experiences through apprenticeships, practicums, and clinical opportunities. These real-world experiences, both on and off-campus, ensure that our students are career-ready and equipped to thrive immediately in the workforce while laying the foundation for ongoing career advancement.

Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Core Values

We embed our core values and institutional mission into every aspect of Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. By seeking interdisciplinary connections and developing innovative ideas, we transform these insights into collective action, strengthening our capabilities and guiding Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 in exciting new directions. Discover how we are transforming Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 into a more distinctive, resilient, and enduring institution, dedicated to preparing our graduates for success in their careers and contributions to society. 

 

These core values will help us to achieve our institutional mission – to build the university the world needs now.

  • We will meet the educational needs of a diverse, multigenerational community of learners.
  • We will work with local and global communities to address problems that matter most to society.
  • We will provide transformative educational experiences to all students, enabling them to fulfill their potential as lifelong learners, professionals, and citizens.
  • We will create a community in which diversity is visible in its population and culture, and by implementing explicit institution-wide practices that advance equity and belonging.
  • We will commit to ongoing collaborations that promote education, inquiry, and the implementation of sustainable practices, enhancing both human and environmental well-being on our campuses and within our communities.
  • We will be financially accessible to all who aspire to a Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 education.
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The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Difference

The Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Difference is defined by what distinguishes our students: engaging in real-world learning, leveraging powerful combinations of experiences, and recognizing the significance of location to help you soar like a hawk.

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Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 is a Top Ranked University

The Safest College Towns in America 2022

#1 

Bristol was ranked the Safest College Town in the U.S. by in 2022

Best Colleges U.S. News and World Report Regional University North 2026

#35

Best Regional University 
in the Northeast 

#1 Best Online Colleges in Rode Island Extension School - Forbes

#1

Best Online Colleges 
in Rhode Island by in their 2024 rankings

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Strategic Action Plan

With our unique mix of liberal arts and professional programs, top-notch faculty, the state’s only law school, and hubs of innovation in Providence and Bristol, Rhode Island, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 is poised to align our efforts and provide what the world needs from a modern, comprehensive university.

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Helping Communities Near & Far

Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 is dedicated to engaged, hands-on learning and teaching that helps strengthen society. Every student is provided the opportunity to participate in a real-world learning experience that helps a community partner locally or globally. School of Law students offer pro bono legal services, with many completing more than 100 hours of service before graduation. Every Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 student makes an impact on our society â€“ from working in the Rhode Island community to participating in a study-abroad program overseas.

Powerful Combinations

At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, the most impactful education is the one you design for yourself. Through Powerful Combinations of academic programs, internships, research, and student activities, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 students create unique pathways that align with their passions and set them apart in the job market.

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Location Matters

At Â鶹ɫÇ鯬, location matters for your education. With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 offers the perfect balance of a safe, close-knit waterfront community and a vibrant urban hub. Our students thrive in a university that is just the right size—small classes, strong faculty mentorship, and access to hands-on experiences in Rhode Island, Boston, New York, and beyond.

Best Place for Your Education

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A History of Growth

Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 started in 1956 as a junior college inside the Broad Street YMCA in Providence. We now offer more than 75 programs on two campuses.

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Careers at Â鶹ɫÇ鯬

View open employment opportunities and learn more about joining our devoted community of students, faculty and staff.

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Administrative Offices

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