Students Present Research with Real-World Impact at SASH 2026: Roger Williams University

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 public health to environmental science, design, and community engagement, demonstrating how academic research can address real-world challenges and contribute to professional and civic life.

Senior Shakira Hall looked at how advocacy groups and government influence school library collections across Rhode Island.
Shakira Hall, a senior Political Science and Educational Studies double major, looked at how advocacy groups and government influence school library collections across Rhode Island, focusing on the rise of book challenges and their implications for representation and intellectual freedom.

SASH serves as a celebration of student scholarship, faculty mentorship, and experiential learning, providing students with an opportunity to share their work with the broader university community while showcasing the impact of research beyond the classroom.

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