Inspiring Stories

The study of English, says Professor Emeritus James Tackach, prepares students well for life and careers. “Students in literature courses must read carefully, think critically and write clearly,” he said. “These are excellent lifetime skills.”

I moved to Rhode Island in 1982 and first heard of RWU through its extension program on the Navy base. In my early civilian work-life, colleagues raved about the spring concerts — I think 10000 Maniacs was the big hit.