The official Roger Williams University X account. Get the latest on #RWU news, events, student life and more. Have questions? Ask us. Go Hawks! #myrwu RWU is an independent, co-educational institution with a focus on undergraduate learning, paired with strong, related master's degree programs. The University is also home to Rhode Island's only law school. The University's mission is to teach students to think, reason and communicate; to develop expertise in their chosen fields of study; to appreciate established disciplines and to investigate interdisciplinary connections, to experience study and life abroad; to value cultural diversity; to develop ethical awareness; and to preserve intellectual curiosity throughout a lifetime.