Coast Conference (CCC), except for the swimming and diving team, who compete in the New England Intercollegiate Swimming and Diving Association (NEISDA). Men's sports include: Baseball Basketball Cross country Golf Lacrosse Polo Soccer Swimming & diving Tennis Track & field Wrestling Women's sports include: Basketball Cross country Field hockey Lacrosse Polo Soccer Softball Swimming & diving Tennis Track & field Volleyball Co-ed sports include: Equestrian Sailing The university does not have a track and field and therefore uses the nearby Portsmouth High School facility in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Reputation and campus culture The university established a program in civil discourse, including the journal Reason and Respect, which brought in speakers such as Salman Rushdie, David Gergen, First Minister and Nobel Prize–winner David Trimble, Khaled Hosseini, author of Kite Runner, Bob Geldof of Live Aid, and others to campus. The university has established campuses in London and Florence; collaborates with sister institutions in France, Brazil, Vietnam, and Hong Kong; features a broad portfolio of study-abroad opportunities encompassing over 30 countries; and is home to a Center for Macro Projects and Diplomacy, which brings together engineering, architecture, technology, economic development, and international relations for a common purpose. Furthermore, it was recently recognized as a non-governmental member of the United Nations. Notable faculty members and alumni Tim Baxter, '83 chairman of the board, former president and CEO, Samsung Electronics North America Adam Braver, writer Roberto DaSilva, first mayor of East Providence, Rhode Island Jason Mattera, conservative blogger and writer. James W. Nuttall, United States Army major general who served as deputy director of the Army National Guard and deputy commander of the First Army Joe Polisena, former member of the Rhode Island State Senate and mayor of Johnston, Rhode Island Jerry Remy, Former Boston Red Sox broadcaster and MLB player Chris Sparling, screenwriter and director June Speakman, member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives Bob Wiley, former NFL offensive line coach References External links Official website Official athletics website Architecture schools in Rhode Island Buildings and structures in Bristol, Rhode Island Education in Bristol County, Rhode Island Educational institutions established in 1956 Private universities and colleges in Rhode Island Tourist attractions in Bristol County, Rhode Island 1956 establishments in Rhode Island