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Explosive research norm at University of R.I. center
The Center of Excellence for Explosives Detection, Mitigation and Response, one of only 12 of its kind nationally, lies quietly but actively in the heart of the University of Rhode Island’s South Kingstown campus, thanks to federal funding that next year will be up for renewal. more
Research emphasis paying off in patents at URI
Who couldn’t use a little extra motivation to get moving? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 3/18/13

Colleges again facing the prospect of budget cuts
In most plans to pull Rhode Island out of its economic doldrums, harnessing the power of the state’s colleges and universities is a central strategy. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/15/12

Report: ER costs in U.S. ‘as high as 10%’ of total health spending
The real national costs of emergency department visits may be as high as 10 percent of national health care expenditures, according to a report released by Brown University’s Dr. Michael H. Lee. more
Training key to bridging skills gap
With an associate degree in automotive technology from New England Institute of Technology, 29-year-old Christopher Whalen didn’t think he would fall into Rhode Island’s skills gap – the abyss between employers who are hiring for open positions and residents who don’t have the skills to fill the jobs. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 3/25/13

Brown’s Swearer center marks 25th anniversary
PROVIDENCE – The Howard R. Swearer Center for Public Service at Brown University celebrated its 25th anniversary Sept. 24 at the Steel Yard in Providence to commemorate its work in fostering collaborations among students, faculty and community partners. more
10/8/12
War College Museum earns spot on ‘Most Amazing University Museums’ list
The U.S. Naval War College Museum in Newport was one of six university museums in the United States to make college ranking website Best Colleges Online’s list of the “30 Most Amazing University Museums,” the publication said Wednesday. more
| 5/8/13
Hayes named athletics director at Brown U.
Jack Hayes was recently named director of athletics at Brown University, where he will oversee 37 varsity teams and 17 club-level intercollegiate teams. The Providence native previously held the same position at Hofstra University, where he focused on raising athletic and academic achievement among student athletes. Hayes holds a B.A. from Providence College and a master’s degree in education with a concentration in sports management from the University of Connecticut. more
8/27/12
Salve, St. Joseph’s form nursing degree partnership
Salve Regina University is developing a partnership to allow graduates of St. Joseph School of Nursing, which offers a three-year diploma program, to earn their bachelor of science degree in nursing by attending a fourth year of coursework at the university. more
Feeding the hungry at JWU
Serving Thanksgiving dinner to those in need is an annual tradition at Johnson & Wales University, which did so for the 21st time on Nov. 20. More than 1,000 meals were served by more than 150 faculty and staff volunteers. Above, from left, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, JWU Providence President Mim Runey and Providence Mayor Angel Taveras help serve diners. more
11/26/12
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