From infrastructure investments and national rankings to record-breaking enrollment and a sweeping vision for unsurpassed growth, Bryant University reached new heights in 2022 while continuing its 160-year tradition of educating and inspiring students to discover their passion and become innovative global leaders.
As the university embarks on a new calendar year and builds on the successes of 2022, here are Bryant’s most-read news stories from the last year:
During March Madness, it’s all eyes on the NCAA brackets. But what if those brackets were redrawn to reflect how well each participating school helps its students achieve success after graduation? With data from the Harvard University Opportunity Insights platform, the 74 named Bryant the NCAA’s overall champion for economic opportunity. Read more
Over the summer, Bryant invested more than $6.5 million in residence hall enhancements, including renovation of Warren House. An additional $3.5 million in upgrades is planned for next summer, with total near-term investments to exceed $10 million. Read more
In celebration of the achievements of the Class of 2022, Bryant announced the schedule for the 159th Commencement Ceremonies, which were held in person under the main Commencement tent. Read more
Bryant University’s Professional MBA (PMBA) Online program made the 2023 Poets & Quants rankings of Top 50 Online MBA Programs. It’s the second consecutive year the fledgling graduate program landed on the prestigious list. Read more
The President’s List is an academic distinction that recognizes Bryant’s highest achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. To earn a place on the Deans’ List students must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work. Read more
MONEY placed Bryant at No. 6 in the U.S., citing data on superior median earnings and economic mobility in addition to each university’s focus on outcomes and the resources and opportunities provided to students. Read more
Bryant University garnered a record of nearly 9,000 applications and more than 1,000 deposits for the entering Class of 2026, establishing a foundation for the highest-achieving incoming class in Bryant history. Read more
Bryant ranks in the top 1% (No. 46) nationally of the 4,500 schools included in the study and among the top 5% (No. 10) of colleges and universities in New England. Read more
With Vision 2030, Bryant University will be positioned to increase enrollment and diversify the student population through focus on delivering a superior student educational and campus life experience, competitive athletics and unmatched return on education investment for future generations of global leaders. Read more
The University plans to break ground on new facilities, including a landmark Convocation Center and Arena for its Bulldog Athletics and a new dining hall, in 2023. Read more
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