Five Providence College faculty members were awarded prestigious Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation fellowships, allowing them to travel abroad and pursue research projects that enrich both their scholarship and teaching. The faculty were among just 42 recipients selected nationwide and used the opportunity to immerse themselves in new cultures, educational systems, and research environments. Recipients […]
At Salve Regina University, students have been hard at work using mathematical modeling to enhance the understanding of Parkinson’s disease. This research, headed by Dr. Edward Dougherty, associate professor of mathematics, led mathematics major Toni McCoy and chemistry major Morgan Peritz to present at the 2025 Joint Mathematics Meetings in Seattle – the largest gathering of mathematicians
Significant growth in research efforts across campus means that Providence College will now be classified as a Research College and University by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The change recognizes the college for its spending on research, which totaled $5.53 million for the year ending June
Salve Regina University chemistry professor Dr. Susan Meschwitz is researching new treatments for urinary tract infections, working alongside undergraduate students. The three-year project, “Peptide cues in the environment regulate bacterial dormancy,” is supported through an award from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is part of
In June of 2026, Salve Regina University launched a new research program in partnership with the Norman Bird Sanctuary: the Kiernan Scholars program. The intensive five-week program places Salve Regina undergraduate researchers directly in the field at the sanctuary. Working alongside sanctuary staff, students will be involved in every stage of ecological research, from data collection to
Roger Williams University’s 13th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors (SASH) highlighted the innovative work of undergraduate and graduate students across a wide range of disciplines. Held on April 22, 2026, the event featured 415 students presenting 256 research projects, capstone experiences, senior theses, and creative works. Students explored topics ranging from artificial intelligence and
Roger Williams University has expanded its Blue Fellows Program for a second year, increasing participation from seven to ten student fellows and adding new research partnerships focused on ocean innovation and the blue economy. The program, led by RWU’s Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED), provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in marine science,
Salve Regina University is two years into a project funded by a $1M grant from the National Science Foundation geared specifically for student development. The project, “Supporting STEM Scholars to Engage in the Blue Economy,” contributes to the national need for a diverse and capable workforce of scientists, mathematicians, engineers and technicians by increasing STEM
Salve Regina University biology professor Dr. Jillian Wise’s research is focused on improving cancer patient care by developing computational tools that analyze cancer cells from blood samples, eliminating the need for invasive surgeries. Partnering with Mass General’s pioneering microfluidics lab and utilizing an innovative technique called single-cell RNA sequencing to understand chemotherapy resistance and cancer relapse, she and
