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RIDE launches task force to analyze, address COVID-19 impacts on learning

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education announced Feb. 10 that a new task force, called the Learning, Equity and Accelerated Pathway Task Force,...

List: Audiovisual Production Companies

Total number of local employees: 173 Re-ranked by newest companies: 1. PMC Media Group | Year founded: 2012 2 (tie). Luminous Creative Agency | Year founded: 2011 2...
BRETT SMILEY announced Wednesday that he will step down as director of the R.I. Department of Administration as soon as Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is confirmed as President Joe Biden's commerce secretary. / COURTESY BRETT SMILEY

R.I. administration chief Smiley to step down

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Administration Director Brett Smiley on Wednesday announced that he will step down from his post once Gov. Gina M....
BROWN UNIVERSITY announced Monday that its tuition for undergraduate, graduate and medical students will increase between 1.8% and 2.9% for the 2021-22 academic year. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY

Brown University approves ‘modest’ tuition increases for 2021-22 academic year

PROVIDENCE – Brown University’s tuition and fees for the 2021-22 academic year will increase by only between 1.8% and 2.9% for undergraduate, graduate and...
DONALD H. DEHAYES announced Thursday that he will step down as the University of Rhode Island's provost and vice president of academic affairs later this year. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

DeHayes to step down as URI provost later this year

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Donald H. DeHayes announced Thursday that he will step down as the University of Rhode Island’s provost and vice president of...
MAIN ATTRACTION: Bank of America Corp. Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan will be the keynote speaker at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce 30th Anniversary Celebration on Feb. 10.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Editor’s Choice: Northern Rhode Island Chamber to celebrate 30th anniversary

EDITOR’S CHOICE Northern Rhode Island Chamber to celebrate 30th anniversary THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold its 30th Anniversary Celebration. The event...

Shot in the arm

Do you feel the new vaccines will reduce or help eliminate COVID-19? Yes: 100% No: 0% Will your company require employees to be vaccinated? No: 57% Unsure: 29% Yes: 14% Yes,...

List: College Technology Programs

Total tech undergrads: 8,335 FOOTNOTE: 1. David M. Dooley will retire in June. The complete list is available for purchase online. For information about participating in PBN’s...

List: Diagnostic Imaging Centers

Total local staff listed: 1,349 FOOTNOTES: 1. Lifespan Corp. includes Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital, Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. 2....

List: Health Care Educators

Total health care students enrolled: 12,880 FOOTNOTES: 1. David M. Dooley will retire in June. 2. Dennis M. Hanno will leave Wheaton College as president late...
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