Bryant University Alumni

10/08/2026

Bryant University is on the rise! 💹

Bryant ascended to ninth in the nation for Best Career Services in The Princeton Review's latest college rankings, joining a series of national distinctions for the university and its student experience.

Bryant also debuted on several ranked lists this year, earning the 16th spot for Best-Run Colleges, 16th for Happiest Students, and 23rd for Friendliest Students. The Douglas and Judith Krupp Library ranks 19th nationally for Best College Library, and Bryant debuted at number seven for strong town relations.

Read more about Bryant's accolades: news.bryant.edu/bryant-rises-9th-nationally-career-services-16th-best-run-college-2027-princeton-review-rankings

10/07/2026

💍 always has a great ring to it.

Congratulations to Class of 2021 grads Alyssa Rice and Ronald Vitarelli, who tied the knot on August 22 at Tate's in Middletown, Connecticut! Fellow alums Madison Brown '21, Shawn Lynch '21, Andrew Gillis '21, Madison Hahnen '20, and Max Shepherd '22 joined the happy couple to celebrate their beautiful day 🎉 🎉

If you are interested in having a Bryant Alumni banner at your wedding or ceremony, email [email protected] to get your banner free of charge.

10/06/2026

Momentum in Motion: The Campaign for Bryant’s Visionary Future builds on the extraordinary progress of Vision 2030 and brings the Bryant University community together to shape the University’s next chapter.

Through Momentum in Motion, Bryant is investing in an education designed for a changing world, expanding opportunities for students to learn, lead, innovate, and succeed, and creating the people, programs, experiences, and places that will define Bryant for generations to come.

Now is the time to make your mark on Bryant’s future. Join Momentum in Motion and make a gift today. Together, we can accelerate Bryant’s momentum, expand what is possible for our students, and build a visionary future for generations to come.

Make your impact: https://momentum.bryant.edu/

10/06/2026

It’s an exciting time at Bryant! Read all about our recently launched campaign and hear from those who will be impacted most!

Bryant University has announced its record-breaking $150 million capital campaign, Momentum in Motion, to strengthen academics, enhance the student experience, and expand opportunity. The campaign was unveiled Friday night at a celebration that brought together hundreds of university leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters.

"Guided by the goals of our Vision 2030 strategic plan, we are reimagining how students learn and engage, strengthening connections between the classroom and the workplace, and advancing experiences that have lasting impact. Our progress is significant, and the opportunity ahead is even greater," said Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. "Momentum in Motion is our plan to deliver on that opportunity, making a substantial investment in Bryant's future and in our ability to lead with confidence in a time of constant change."

Read more about the evening and what's to come: https://news.bryant.edu/bryant-launches-ambitious-150-million-momentum-motion-capital-campaign

Bryant University Alumni

10/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who helped us raise a glass to the end of summer at Narragansett B**r! 🍻

We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with your fellow alums over bites and brews! The warm weather will be back before you know it.

Even Mickey Gasper '18 made his presence known during our social, hitting a home run for the Red Sox while we were all together!

10/02/2026

The Bryant Men's Basketball team is taking on the Friars on November 10! Will you be there?

As we finalize event details, we’re gauging the Bryant University community’s interest in a pre-game reception and tickets for this big in-state matchup.

Complete the quick survey at alumni.bryant.edu/bryantatpc - this will also give you early access to purchase tickets!

10/01/2026

The Bryant University Wall Street Council Signature Speaker Series comes back to NYC in 1️⃣ WEEK!

This year's program includes a fireside chat with Vincent Daniel, a veteran investor and co-founder of Seawolf Capital, moderated by Geoff Cornell '93, Chief Insurance Office, AllianceBerstein. Ed Fasano '94, Managing Principal, Experienced Advisory Consultants LLC, will provide introductory remarks.

Our networking reception, where you can connect with fellow industry professionals and provide your expertise to Bryant's next generation of leaders, will follow.

Save your spot today at alumni.bryant.edu/wsc2026.

09/30/2026

The bells are ringing out for another ! 💍

Let's hear it for Jocelyn (Spas) '21 and Justin Mello '20, who tied the knot on June 13 just down the road from Bryant in Lincoln, Rhode Island! The happy couple danced the night away alongside several fellow alumni 🐶

From left to right, they were joined by: Mitch Greany ‘21, Zach Yahne ‘20, Josh Nunes ‘20, Ava (Reisel) Nunes ‘20, Justin Frechette ‘20, Tommy Edwards ‘20, Mitch Anderson ‘20, Chris Lavalley ‘21, Madison Rojas ‘20, Lindsay Mello ‘26, Jake Roy ‘20, Ryan Kearney ‘20, Briana (Marcosson) Kearney ‘20, Brandon Tingley ‘20, and Ryan O’Connor ‘20.

If you are interested in having a Bryant Alumni banner at your wedding or ceremony, email [email protected] to get your banner free of charge.

09/27/2026

📖 Looking for a new page-turner? Jim Galligan '89 has you covered!

Congratulations to Jim on the publication of his debut psychological thriller, The Institution! Jim shared that the response so far has been "incredibly encouraging" and there has been "strong support from local readers."

Bookmark this one for your reading list! 🔖

09/26/2026

We've seen a lot of folks posting images asking, "what would I have looked like in the 80s?" Well, that's an easy trend for us to hop on 👀 ⏪

Here's what Bryant looked like in the 80s ⬇️