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BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Athletic Department is currently accepting nominations for the 10th class of the Roger Williams Athletic Hall of Fame, which is set to be inducted during Homecoming Weekend in October.]]>hofWed, 4 Feb 2026 13:00:00 EST218157https://rwuhawks.com/news/2026/2/2/general-athletic-director-kiki-jacobs-announces-decision-to-retire-from-roger-williams-university.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2026/2/2/general-athletic-director-kiki-jacobs-announces-decision-to-retire-from-roger-williams-university.aspxGeneral, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Sailing, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Men's Rugby, Cheerleading, Men's Track & Field, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Men's Cross Country, Crew, Women's Rugby, Women's Track & Field, 2009 Golf Classic, Community Outreach, Men's Ice Hockey (Club), 2010 Golf Classic, 2011 Golf Classic, 2012 Golf Classic, Field Hockey, Hall of Fame, 2013 Golf Classic, Men's Golf, Ultimate, Golf Classic, Athletic Training, Club Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Women's Polo, Honors, Gymnastics, Facilities, ESports, Women's Ice Hockey (Club), Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Golf

BRISTOL, R.I. – Roger Williams University (RWU) Director of Athletics, Intramurals, and Recreation Kiki Jacobs has announced her decision to step away from the role, concluding her tenure at Roger Williams after nine years.]]>Jacobs RetirementMon, 2 Feb 2026 16:00:00 EST218155https://rwuhawks.com/news/2025/10/22/general-thank-you-for-your-support-this-giving-day.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2025/10/22/general-thank-you-for-your-support-this-giving-day.aspxGeneral, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Sailing, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Men's Rugby, Cheerleading, Men's Track & Field, Cross Country, Swimming & Diving, Men's Cross Country, Crew, Women's Rugby, Women's Track & Field, Community Outreach, Men's Ice Hockey (Club), Field Hockey, Hall of Fame, Men's Golf, Ultimate, Golf Classic, Club Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Women's Polo, Honors, Gymnastics, Facilities, ESports, Women's Ice Hockey (Club), Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Golf

Dear Hawk Family, On behalf of the administrators, support staff, coaches, and teams at Roger Williams Athletics, we want to extend our gratitude for your unwavering support on Giving Day. Together with our alumni, coaches, student-athletes, friends, family, and fans, we were able to raise a record-breaking $247,536 from over 2,100 donors!]]>Giving Day Thank YouWed, 22 Oct 2025 12:06:00 EST217946https://rwuhawks.com/news/2022/3/9/roger-williams-hosts-special-olympics-family-game.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2022/3/9/roger-williams-hosts-special-olympics-family-game.aspxGeneral, Community Outreach

Roger Williams University recently hosted the Newport County YMCA Special Olympics team, also known as the "Sharks," for their annual "Athletes vs. Coaches/Family Game."]]>Special Olympics Family GameWed, 9 Mar 2022 14:50:00 EST3213625https://rwuhawks.com/news/2018/10/17/womens-soccer-participates-in-5k-breast-cancer-walk.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2018/10/17/womens-soccer-participates-in-5k-breast-cancer-walk.aspxWomen's Soccer, Community Outreach

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — This past Sunday, the Roger Williams University Women's Soccer team partook in the 5K Breast Cancer Walk in Providence, helping to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research.]]>Women's Soccer Breast Cancer WalkWed, 17 Oct 2018 11:31:00 EST711181https://rwuhawks.com/news/2018/2/9/sailing-helps-out-at-herreshoff-museum.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2018/2/9/sailing-helps-out-at-herreshoff-museum.aspxSailing, Community Outreach

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Sailing team helped out at the Herreshoff Marine Museum this past Tuesday in preparation for the museum's Frost Biters Bash.]]>Sailing @ Herreshoff MuseumFri, 9 Feb 2018 10:30:00 EST510799https://rwuhawks.com/news/2017/9/28/womens-basketball-helps-out-at-daycare.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2017/9/28/womens-basketball-helps-out-at-daycare.aspxWomen's Basketball, Community Outreach

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Roger Williams University Women's Basketball team spent Wednesday afternoon at a local daycare in Bristol, Rhode Island.]]>WBCA ServiceThu, 28 Sep 2017 15:00:00 EST1010582https://rwuhawks.com/news/2016/4/13/bristol_good_neighbors_donation_16.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2016/4/13/bristol_good_neighbors_donation_16.aspxWomen's Cross Country, Equestrian, Sailing, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Men's Rugby, Cheerleading, Men's Track & Field, Swimming & Diving, Men's Cross Country, Crew, Women's Rugby, Women's Track & Field, Community Outreach, Men's Ice Hockey (Club), Field Hockey, Men's Golf, Ultimate, Club Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Women's Polo

BRISTOL, R.I. – This past weekend as a part of NCAA Division III week, Roger Williams University student-athletes made a donation of gently worn sneakers, sweatshirts, and backpacks to donate to the Bristol Good Neighbors Food Pantry.]]>2016 Bristol Good NeighborsWed, 13 Apr 2016 11:02:00 EST37850https://rwuhawks.com/news/2016/2/1/nadiiiaa_award_of_merit_16.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2016/2/1/nadiiiaa_award_of_merit_16.aspxWomen's Cross Country, Equestrian, Sailing, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Swimming, Women's Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball, Men's Lacrosse, Women's Lacrosse, Men's Tennis, Men's Volleyball, Women's Volleyball, Men's Rugby, Men's Track & Field, Men's Cross Country, Crew, Women's Rugby, Women's Track & Field, Community Outreach, Men's Ice Hockey (Club), Field Hockey, Men's Golf, Ultimate, Club Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Women's Polo

BRISTOL, R.I. - The Roger Williams University Athletic Department has been honored by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) after receiving the NADIIIAA/JOSTENS Community Service Award of Merit in the category of An Array of Projects.]]>NADIIIAA Award of MeritMon, 1 Feb 2016 12:02:00 EST37695https://rwuhawks.com/news/2014/8/23/freshmen_move_in_14.aspxhttps://rwuhawks.com/news/2014/8/23/freshmen_move_in_14.aspxGeneral, Community Outreach

BRISTOL, R.I. – Throughout this past week, student-athletes from the Roger Williams University Athletic Department took a little time out of their preseason activities to help assist the incoming Class of 2018 with moving in to their new dorms.]]>Freshmen Move-in 2014Sat, 23 Aug 2014 13:51:00 EST326774