Gains so far have been modest, but RWU President Donald J. Farish says the school is preparing to serve a more-diverse student population

In his sixth year as president of Roger Williams ­University, Donald J. Farish is taking steps to dramatically diversify the school’s population – including offering a full graduate-level ­architecture scholarship to a displaced Syrian student, Abdullah Soufan. Based in Bristol, within sight of a large rock protrusion known as Wampanoag King Philip’s Seat, Farish said