
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.
Learn more about our historyThe Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Mission is Preparing Future Leaders and Innovators for a Rapidly Changing World
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.
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.
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.
Explore the DifferenceBristol was ranked the Safest College Town in the U.S. by in 2022
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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.
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 – from working in the Rhode Island community to participating in a study-abroad program overseas.
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.
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.
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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At the 2025 Summer Research Showcase, students from across disciplines presented their findings on topics ranging from marine conservation to advanced materials science.
Â鶹ɫÇ鯬 Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon.
Accomplished leaders in pharmaceuticals, automotive retail, and nonprofit healthcare from Boston, Rhode Island, and Texas join Â鶹ɫÇéÆ¬â€™s Board.
Four first-year students earn four-year, full-tuition scholarships with paid internships, mentorship, and professional development through the Shawmut Scholars program.