Office of Development
(877) 353-5667
(401) 232-6250
Partnering With Bryant
Since 1863, Bryant University has established innovative undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs that evolve to meet the changing needs of business and society. This forward-thinking approach equips students with critical, future-focused skills while fostering dynamic partnerships that allow companies to collaborate with Bryant’s faculty and students, tapping into industry expertise and emerging talent.
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations builds and sustains relationships with corporations and private foundations that support university initiatives, including:
- Coordinating sponsorship opportunities for university events.
- Drafting proposals for support of university priorities.
- Serving as a link to hundreds of public and private organizations that support Bryant’s mission.
- Engaging Bryant students and alumni with corporations and foundations.
Corporate Partnerships
Our corporate partnerships allow companies to engage with students, faculty, and resources through programs tailored to meet business goals.
These collaborations include research, consulting, internships, recruitment, corporate sponsorships, and philanthropic initiatives that align with Bryant’s mission. Through these partnerships, companies access a pipeline of emerging talent, innovative ideas, and industry thought leadership.
Opportunities for Support
Recruitment and Internships
Many employers actively recruit Bryant students for internships and full-time positions. The Amica Center for Career Education supports these efforts by offering employer services like on- and off-campus recruiting, career fairs, and an online job board.
Many employers actively recruit Bryant students for internships and full-time positions. The Amica Center for Career Education supports these efforts by offering employer services like on- and off-campus recruiting, career fairs, and an online job board.
Giving Opportunities
- Scholarships: This crucial area of student support helps build a diverse student body who will become tomorrow’s leaders. Corporations, including Cranston Print Works, PwC, Textron, Travelers, and Washington Trust, have all named scholarships.
- Facilities: Facilities, including Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education, recognize corporate leadership in education and benefit the community members who use them daily.
- Program Support: The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations matches corporate needs with Bryant resources to develop and support meaningful programs for our students, staff, and the wider regional community, including the Women’s Summit, Healthcare Summit, Global Trade Summit, Financial Services Forum, and the President’s Cup Golf Tournament, among a variety of other events.
- Sponsorships: Event and program sponsorship raises corporate visibility and recognition while helping Bryant accomplish its mission.
- Scholarships: This crucial area of student support helps build a diverse student body who will become tomorrow’s leaders. Corporations, including Cranston Print Works, PwC, Textron, Travelers, and Washington Trust, have all named scholarships.
- Facilities: Facilities, including Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education, recognize corporate leadership in education and benefit the community members who use them daily.
- Program Support: The Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations matches corporate needs with Bryant resources to develop and support meaningful programs for our students, staff, and the wider regional community, including the Women’s Summit, Healthcare Summit, Global Trade Summit, Financial Services Forum, and the President’s Cup Golf Tournament, among a variety of other events.
- Sponsorships: Event and program sponsorship raises corporate visibility and recognition while helping Bryant accomplish its mission.
Program and Research Support
- PwC Accounting Careers Leadership Institute: Each June, the program offers rising high school seniors a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the accounting profession and college life.
- Target Case Competition: Seniors in BUS 400: Business Policy have the opportunity to solve real business challenges.
- Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program: This program introduces students to another culture through a semester-long class, culminating in a two-week travel experience with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
- Alternative Spring Break: Students travel every spring to engage in community service projects.
- PwC Accounting Careers Leadership Institute: Each June, the program offers rising high school seniors a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the accounting profession and college life.
- Target Case Competition: Seniors in BUS 400: Business Policy have the opportunity to solve real business challenges.
- Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program: This program introduces students to another culture through a semester-long class, culminating in a two-week travel experience with fellow students, faculty, and staff.
- Alternative Spring Break: Students travel every spring to engage in community service projects.
Speakers and Special Events
Community Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Financial Services Forum | March |
| Women’s Summit | March |
| Healthcare Summit | April |
| Global Trade Summit | September |
| President’s Cup Golf Tournament | June |
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Financial Services Forum | March |
| Women’s Summit | March |
| Healthcare Summit | April |
| Global Trade Summit | September |
| President’s Cup Golf Tournament | June |
Campus Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Career Fair | September & March |
| Organization Fair | September |
| Walk Down Wall Street | September |
| Career Publications for Seniors | Fall |
| i2i | December |
| Extravaganza | February |
| Career Networking Night | April |
| Spring Weekend | April |
| Bryant Bulldogs Athletic Events | Ongoing |
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Career Fair | September & March |
| Organization Fair | September |
| Walk Down Wall Street | September |
| Career Publications for Seniors | Fall |
| i2i | December |
| Extravaganza | February |
| Career Networking Night | April |
| Spring Weekend | April |
| Bryant Bulldogs Athletic Events | Ongoing |
Academic Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Business Case Competition | October & February |
| Honors Program - NYC Experience | October |
| Elevator Pitch Competition | October |
| Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition | Fall |
| Series 7 Program | Spring |
| Honors Colloquium | April |
| Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs | Winter & Summer Break |
| Faculty Research | Ongoing |
| International Internships | Ongoing |
| Student Competitions | Ongoing |
| Service-Learning Program | Ongoing |
| Student Research Projects | Ongoing |
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Business Case Competition | October & February |
| Honors Program - NYC Experience | October |
| Elevator Pitch Competition | October |
| Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition | Fall |
| Series 7 Program | Spring |
| Honors Colloquium | April |
| Short-Term, Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs | Winter & Summer Break |
| Faculty Research | Ongoing |
| International Internships | Ongoing |
| Student Competitions | Ongoing |
| Service-Learning Program | Ongoing |
| Student Research Projects | Ongoing |