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Bryant University
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| Motto: | The Character of Success |
| Established | 1863 |
| Type: | Private |
| Endowment: | $178.1 Million USD [1] |
| President: | Ronald Machtley |
| Staff: | 265 Full-Time |
| Students: | 4,501 |
| Location | Smithfield, Rhode Island, U.S.  |
| Campus: | Suburban 420 acres |
| Athletics: | NCAA Division II Northeast-10 22 varsity teams (ending in 2007-2008) NCAA Division I Northeast Conference (beginning 2008-2009) |
| Colors: | Black, Gold, & White |
| Nickname: | Bulldogs |
| Mascot: | Tupper the Bulldog |
| Website: | Bryant University |
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Bryant University is a four-year private university located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Until August of 2004, it was known as Bryant College.[2] Bryant University was originally located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, but moved to its current Campus in Smithfield, Rhode Island when the founder of Tupperware, Earl Silas Tupper, a Bryant University alumni, donated the current 420 acres of land to be the new campus.[3] The school's current campus is referred to as the Tupper Campus. Bryant University, which comprises the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business,[4] is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the AACSB International.[5]
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Bryant University was founded in 1863 as a branch of Bryant and Stratton.[6] In 1916, the college was sold and merged with Rhode Island Commercial School.[7] Bryant became non-profit in 1949 and offered its first master's program in 1969.[8] The school moved to its present location in Smithfield, Rhode Island in 1971.
Bryant continued to be a generally successful institution throughout the 1970s and '80s, but began to face serious problems in the 1990s. Applications and interest in the college were way down and enrollment had dropped below 2,000 students. Five of the school's sixteen dormitories sat completely empty. Although the campus was clean and well-maintained, Bryant's facilities were old, haggard and in dire need of upgrading. Bryant continued to lose money throughout the early '90s, where the school had a 1.7 million dollar deficit.; as of 2007 the school now has a 162.4 million dollar endowment showing a change of +165 million dollars in less than 10 years.[9] Ronald K. Machtley, a former Navy captain and U.S. Representative was hired as the new president in 1996. When Machtley arrived he immediately began working with faculty, students and the Board of Trustees to ensure the future of Bryant. He announced an ambitious capital campaign and building project to build new facilities and upgrade old ones. In the past six years, Bryant has built a new library, athletic center, communications and IT complex, residence hall, upgraded all athletic fields, and completely renovated the main classroom building and the student union. The school also changed its name to Bryant University in 2004 and school has become more selective than ever before in its history.[10]
The old Emin Homestead occupied much of the land that makes up the present day Smithfield campus. The land was purchased and farmed for 3 generations between the late 1800s and the mid 1900s. Today, many descendants of the original Emin settlers still live near the Bryant campus. The school also claims a handful of family members as alumni and offers a scholarship for accounting students as a tribute to the Emin family. Historical pictures of the Emin Homestead can still be found in the Alumni house.
- Acceptance Rate = 43%
- Average SAT = 1790
- Average ACT = 25
- Average High School GPA = 3.42 (4.0 scale)
As of the 2007-2008 school year:[11]
- Men: 2,669
- Women: 1,607
- Male/female ratio: 1.7:1
- Black: 4%
- Hispanic: 4%
- Asian: 3%
- Native American: Less than 1%
- White: 83%
- International: 5%
- In-State Students: 9%
- Out-of-State Students: 91%
- Age twenty-one or younger: 86%
- Students residing on campus: 85%
- Retention rate: 88%
- Freshmen who graduate within four years: 64%
Bryant's average student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1 with most classes having no more than 30 students. Bryant has also earned an ever improving reputation in recent years, and has been lauded for its academic programs and career placement.
- 17th best Master's University in the North as ranked by U.S. News and World Report.
- 9th "Best Career Placement/Career Services" as ranked by The Princeton Review.
- #1 "Most Connected Campus" in the United States as ranked by The Princeton Review.
- #1 "Safest Campus in the United States" as ranked by Seventeen.
- #1 best National Co-op Placements as ranked by Fidelity Investments.
- #1 "Most Attractive Campus on the East Coast" as ranked by Seventeen.
- #1 Best CEO Chapter in the Nation as rated by the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization CEO National
- 57th best undergraduate business program in the country as ranked by BusinessWeek.
- 23rd best Graduate Business School as ranked by The Princeton Review’s Best 290 Business Schools.
- "Best Buy" as ranked in Barron's Best Buys in College Education.
- Listed as one of The Princeton Review's Top 361 Colleges.
- 98.5% of the class of 2006 was either employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
For the 2007-2008 academic year, Bryant's tuition is $27,639 and room and board is $10,714[12] with total costs being approximately $38,353 for the 2007-2008 academic year.
85 percent of students reside on campus, with living options ranging from traditional doubles to suites to townhouse apartments. The university has five fraternities and two sororities, and approximately eleven percent of students belong to these organizations. A total of 76 percent of students are involved in extracurriculars.
Bryant University is divided into two colleges: the College of Business, and the College of Arts and Sciences with most students enrolled in a business discipline. In addition to the undergraduate program, Bryant also awards MBA degrees and Masters degrees in Taxation and Professional Accountancy. The current dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is David Lux and the current dean of the College of Business is Jack Trifts. Bryant University offers a wide range of programs to study, offered in both the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as well as in the College of Business.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers programs that are designed to expand critical thinking skills and global perspective. In addition to an in-depth understanding of theory and liberal studies, students gain practical experience and marketable skills. The idea of having a Liberal Arts background infused with a strong business background has proved to be beneficial to many Bryant Alumni. The Current dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is David Lux.
College of Business
- The College of Business offers an array of business programs that combines the depth and breadth found at large, premier business schools and the individual attention found on small college campuses. Being AACSB accredited has been a vital part to the expansion and success of the Business program. Students build a foundation in business and liberal arts to educate the whole student. Graduates have also been known to receive jobs from many renowned institutions such as Price waterhouse Coopers, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Fidelity, Amica and many others. The current dean of the College of Business is Jack Trifts.
College of Graduate Studies
- The Graduate School at Bryant University is a leader in business education, offering rigorous academic programs, world-class facilities and technology, and outstanding faculty. The facilities have been cited as the best in the northeast, and with 98% of faculty having the highest degree offered in their field the educational experience is directed towards those with the most knowledge in their field. You'll learn with professionals from diverse companies, industries, and academic institutions. Bryant graduate students have been known to leave with a large network of peers and colleagues.
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Actuarial Mathematics
- Communication
- Economics
- English
- Global Studies
- History
- Literary and Cultural Studies
- Politics and Law
- Psychology
- Sociology
- The following are offered as minors only
- African/Black Studies
- Applied Statistics
- Biotechnology
- Chinese
- Environmental Science
- French
- Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics
- Modern Languages
- Political Science
- African/Black Studies
- Applied Statistics
- Biotechnology
- Chinese
- Psychology
- Unified Business Administration
- Women's Studies
- Global Anthropology
- College of Business
- School of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Accounting Information Systems
- Computer Information Systems
- Finance
- Financial Services
- Management
- Marketing
- School of Information Technology
- School of International Business
- Computer Information Systems
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- School of Business Administration
- Graduate School
- MBA - Masters of Business Administration
- MST - Masters of Science in Taxation
- MPAc - Masters of Professional Accountancy
Ronald K. Machtley is the seventh president of Bryant University. The president is the chief executive officer of the college and is responsible for the success of the college's mission in providing superior academic programs and research.[13]
| President | Tenure |
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| Theodore Stowell | 1863-1916 |
| Henry L. Jacobs | 1916-1961 |
| E. Gardner Jacobs | 1961-1970 |
| Harry F. Evarts | 1970-1976 |
| William T. O'Hara | 1976-1989 |
| William E. Trueheart | 1989-1996 |
| Honorable Ronald K. Machtley | 1996-Present |
 Theodore Stowell |
 Henry L. Jacobs |
 E. Gardner Jacobs |
 Harry F. Evarts |
 William T. O'Hara |
 William E. Trueheart |
 Hon. Ronald K. Machtley |
Bryant has 22 intercollegiate varsity athletics. Athletic squads are called the Bulldogs. In addition, students can compete in various club sports and on intramural teams throughout the academic year.
The school's basketball team has been one of the best in the country over the past five year and reached the NCAA Division II Championship Game in 2005, and have not only made the NCAA tournament, but made it to at least the Sweet Sixteen the past four years. The baseball team reached the College World Series in 2004, and has hosted the College World Series regionals.
The Football team for the first time in school history reached the NCAA Tournament, Losing in the Regionals 31-29 to West Chester University.
Athletics have been very successful over the past four years. Bryant Athletics has also won the Northeast-10 Conference Bryant Athletics have won the President's Cup in 2004, 2005, and 2007. Bryant only lost the President's Cup by one point in 2006 to Stonehill College.
Bryant University's 22 varsity athletics are broken down into 11 athletic sports for men, and 11 for women. The men's teams include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track and field, tennis, soccer, and swimming and diving. The women's teams consist of basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track and field, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, and volleyball.[14]
Bryant also offers sports at the club level. They offer 20 club level sports teams, and just like varsity athletics they broken down even 10 for men, and 10 for women. The men's club sports are: bowling, hockey, karate, racquetball, crew, rugby, skiing and snowboarding, ultimate frisbee, wrestling, and volleyball. The women's club sports include bowling, cheerleading, gymnastics, hockey, karate, ice skating, racquetball, rugby, skiing and snowboarding, and dance.[15]
Bryant has just recently filed for an exploratory commission to look at the option of moving to NCAA Division I.[16] Athletics Director Bill Smith stated in mid-2007 that the university is very serious about the move. On October 17, 2007, The Northeast Conference voted on the fate of Bryant joining their conference, that night the presidents of the other eleven institutions approved. On Thursday, October 18, 2007, Bryant announced they would accept the bid offered and join the Northeast Conference.[17]
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Bryant University known as a premier business school, has many alumni who are currently at the top of their fields. Many of whom succeed in the business field. Bryant University has over 39,000 active and donating alumni.
Bryant also has over 200 full time faculty with 98 percent holding the highest degree available in their field. While Bryant University is not a research institute, it does give significant contributions to its respective fields. Bryant has recently began a process in which it will collaborate the professors to work together in their research to expand the universities perspectives and better the community.[18]
The Koffler Technology Center is Bryant's computer center. More than 200 terminals, microcomputers, and workstations are located here. Facilities offer individual workstations for hands-on learning and shared workstations for group projects.
Studies can be complemented by work done Koffler Building in the PC Lab, MAC Lab, Word Processing Lab, Advanced Applications Lab, or the Actuarial Lab. And on-campus communications options include e-mail, Gopher, the Internet, the World Wide Web, and on-line discussion groups. Technology extends well beyond one building.
Bryant integrates academic exploration by providing state-of-the-art equipment and fostering a technological mindset.
The Koffler center is also home to the universities TV and Radio stations. WJMF takes up most of the main floor, sharing space with the TV/Editing studio. The Koffler Center is often looked at as the IT and Media center of the University.
The townhouse style apartments are designed to give upperclassmen the freedom to live independently. Each townhouse has a fully furnished kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and dishwasher and includes two bathrooms, one on each floor.
Oak Circle was the first edition of townhouses at Bryant University, which have been their since the 1970's. The townhouses were originally named Old and New, but with the addition of a third set of townhouses the university decided to name each set of townhouses. The second set of townhouses are named Oak Circle. The name has meaning because the townhouses are centered around a circular drive and the area is predominately filled with Oak trees. . The townhouses in Oak Circle are organized by letters and numbers. They are lettered from A thru G, with each letter having numbers 1-8. So the townhouses go A1-A8, B1-B8 etc... down to G. They are set up to house 5 seniors. The rooms are set up with a single in the downstairs and a private bathroom. The upstairs consists of 2 singles and then a large double. The three rooms upstairs share the second bathroom.
The townhouse style apartments are designed to give upperclassmen the freedom to live independently. Each townhouse has a fully furnished kitchen with a refrigerator, stove and dishwasher and includes two bathrooms, one on each floor.
Plum Court was the second edition of townhouses at Bryant University. The townhouses were built in 2004 and are still used for seniors. The townhouses were originally named Old and New, but with the addition of a third set of townhouses the university decided to name each set of townhouses. The second set of townhouses are named Plum Court. These townhouses received the name from the courtyard center. The courtyard is the center and social gathering points for the students living in these townhouses. . The townhouses in Plum Court are organized by letters and numbers. They are lettered from H thru M, with each letter having numbers 1-8. So the townhouses go H1-H8, I1-I8 etc... down to M. They are set up to house 6 seniors. The rooms are set up with a double downstairs with their own bathroom, and then two singles upstairs with the third room being a double. The four students upstairs also share the second bathroom.
- ^ http://web.bryant.edu/~controlr/assets/FY2007_Bryant_University_Financial_Statements.pdf
- ^ http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/About%20Bryant/Historical%20Highlights
- ^ http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
- ^ http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/Academics/Undergraduate%20Programs/
- ^ http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/About%20Bryant/Quick%20Facts
- ^ http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/skiing/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
- ^ http://www.projo.com/news/content/BRYANT_05-06-07_UC56V5S.2d57349.html
- ^ Class of 2011 convocation
- ^ Collegeboard School Profile
- ^ http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=2
- ^ http://web.bryant.edu/~library/Presidents.html
- ^ http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=4
- ^ http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=3747&profileId=4
- ^ http://www.projo.com/northwest/bryant/sp_col_bryant08_06-08-07_HE5UIM6.330fe3d.html
- ^ NEC Press Release
- ^ Bryant University Publication "Bryant Faculty News"
- Bryant University is at coordinates Coordinates:
| Bryant University Smithfield, Rhode Island |
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Liberal Arts • Social Sciences • Business • Information Technology • International Business |
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George E. Bello Center • Bryant Center • Oak Circle • Plum Court • The Pines • Unistructure • Koffler Verizon Communications Complex • Suite Village • Chace Wellness & Athletic Center • Bulldog Stadium • Elizabeth & Malcolm Natatorium • Sutton Field |
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Bryant Bulldogs • Football • Basketball • Bulldog Nation • Northeast Conference |
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| Miscellaneous |
Faculty • Bulldog Family • Tupper the Bulldog • Greek Life • Presidents |
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| Central Connecticut • Fairleigh Dickinson • LIU–Brooklyn • Monmouth • Mount St. Mary's • Quinnipiac • Robert Morris • Sacred Heart • St. Francis(NY) • St. Francis(PA) • Wagner Future member: Bryant (2012) |
