
A History of Growth
91Å®Éñ 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 91Å®Éñ Mission is Preparing Future Leaders and Innovators for a Rapidly Changing World
At 91Å®Éñ (91Å®Éñ), 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 91Å®Éñ, 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 91Å®Éñ in exciting new directions. Discover how we are transforming 91Å®Éñ 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 91Å®Éñ 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.
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Bristol was ranked the Safest College Town in the U.S. by in 2022

Best Regional University
in the Northeast

Best Online Colleges
in Rhode Island by in their 2024 rankings

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, 91Å®Éñ is poised to align our efforts and provide what the world needs from a modern, comprehensive university.

91Å®Éñ 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 91Å®Éñ student makes an impact on our society – from working in the Rhode Island community to participating in a study-abroad program overseas.
At 91Å®Éñ, the most impactful education is the one you design for yourself. Through Powerful Combinations of academic programs, internships, research, and student activities, 91Å®Éñ students create unique pathways that align with their passions and set them apart in the job market.
At 91Å®Éñ, location matters for your education. With two distinctive campuses in Bristol and Providence, Rhode Island, 91Å®Éñ 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.

91Å®Éñ 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 history
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Students from 91Å®Éñ went to New York City for the annual student-run PRSSA firm tours for industry insight, professional development, and networking.

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe member Paula Peters discusses the history, artistry, and cultural power of wampum as part of the library’s yearlong lecture series.

91Å®Éñ’s Housing Policy Clinic celebrates the hard work of law students, representatives, and coordinators involved with the first Housing Advocacy Clinic Showcase.

91Å®Éñ undergraduates lead a multi-university research effort to authenticate a rare firsthand narrative that documents a man’s self-emancipation from slavery to global maritime freedom.

First-Generation College Celebration Week brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to affirm shared experiences and build a stronger community of support.