Roger Williams University announces retirement of its president

By: Rhode Island Current staff

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: April 22, 2026

Words: 465

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Roger Williams University (RWU) President Ioannis N. “Yannis” Miaoulis will retire at the end of the current academic year after seven years leading the school, the university announced Tuesday.

“I believe it is best for my well-being and, just as importantly, best for the university,” Miaoulis said in a statement released by the university. “This is the right moment for RWU to begin its next chapter, building on the momentum our community has created together. …

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