Roger Williams University president dies after sudden illness

Posted 7/5/18

Roger Williams University has announced that its president, Donald J. Farish, died today from a "sudden and serious illness."

The university posted a remembrance in his honor and announced …

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Roger Williams University president dies after sudden illness

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Roger Williams University has announced that its president, Donald J. Farish, died today from a "sudden and serious illness."

The university posted a remembrance in his honor and announced that it would share memorial information when it becomes available.

Farish was the 10th president of Roger Williams, arriving at the university in 2011. Earlier this year, he announced his plans to retire at the end of the upcoming school year.

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