As a provost and chief academic officer at a university rooted in experiential education, I have a front-row seat to the rapid evolution of modern industry. At Bryant, we’re not shying from change. We're all about keeping it real: blending AI, hands-on learning, and global corporate-community partnerships to create transformative opportunities that help our students not only be real-world ready, but lead the way.
Bryant University’s AI-focused initiatives underscore the power of learning by doing. The newly launched PwC AI in Accounting Fellowship, backed by a $1.5 million investment from PwC US and Bryant’s alumni community, empowers students to pursue a time-honored career path with the tools of today. Fellows participate in faculty-led research, internships, and corporate-sponsored projects that integrate traditional accounting principles with AI-driven platforms, preparing them to succeed in an evolving financial landscape.
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Bryant’s new tuition-paid internship policy takes experiential learning to the next level. Full-time students can now complete for-credit internships during summer and winter terms as part of their general tuition, eliminating financial barriers that many institutions still impose. This innovative approach ensures students gain valuable industry experience without added costs, reinforcing Bryant’s commitment to hands-on, career-focused education rooted in business principles and applied across industries, from the health sciences to the arts.
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Our experiential learning opportunities extend far beyond campus. Our MBA students travel abroad to analyze international markets; undergraduates also tackle real-world challenges, from evaluating health care disparities in South Africa to optimizing supply chains in Vietnam with longtime industry partners.
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At Bryant, we inspire students to think critically, learn in a global context, apply knowledge and skills to solve real problems, and lead with purpose. We believe the future belongs to those who embrace change, not just in theory, but through action.
