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Afghan Women’s Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.

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  • During her visit to Roger Williams University in 2021, Basij-Rasikh spoke about women’s rights and access to girls’ education in Afghanistan.
  • COMMENCEMENT DATE: The university-wide Commencement celebration for undergraduate, graduate and law students of the Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 17.
  • LIVESTREAM: RWU will provide a livestream enabled for broadcast and radio recording of the main university ceremony.
  • PHOTO CAPTION: Shabana Basij-Rasikh, founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the RWU Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17.

Roger Williams University Announces Endowed Faculty Professorships

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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BRISTOL, R.I., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Williams University (RWU) has received a grant of $3 million to make four matching gifts to launch endowed professorships in the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business .

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  • BRISTOL, R.I., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Williams University (RWU) has received a grant of $3 million to make four matching gifts to launch endowed professorships in the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business .
  • "This endowed professorship recognizes the outstanding achievements of Roger Williams University Gabelli School of Business faculty," said Mario J. Gabelli, investor and chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors, Inc. "Under the leadership of Dean Diya Das, the business school will continue to grow as a business education leader and support centers of excellence."
  • "The Center for Advanced Financial Education is an outstanding example of Roger Williams University's commitment to preparing students through real-world education and powerful combinations of learning and hands-on experiences.
  • RWU will announce additional endowed professorships at the Gabelli School of Business in the years ahead.