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PHILIP THORNTON has been named the new Warwick school superintendent. He currently is Cumberland's superintendent of schools. / COURTESY CUMBERLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Warwick announces new superintendent

(Updated 1:08 p.m.) WARWICK – The Warwick school district has hired Philip D. Thornton, Cumberland’s superintendent of schools, to lead its public school system. The Warwick...
JILL PIPHER, founding director of Brown University's Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics, said she is pleased that the National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the institute. It is providing a $17.5-million grant to support operations for the next five years. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Brown’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics receives $17.5M...

PROVIDENCE – The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for Brown University’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics, providing a $17.5-million grant...
THE FIRST RECIPIENT of the Hope Harris Memorial Award talks about the nature of the AIDS/HIV situation in Rhode Island, which he says still requires greater outreach to reduce new infection rates. / COURTESY PAUL FITZGERALD

Five Questions With: Paul Fitzgerald

Paul Fitzgerald, president and CEO of AIDS Care Ocean State, has a history as a settlement worker rooted in grassroots organizing, local nonprofits and...
ON THE MENU: Stephen Willson, right, front-of-the-house manager for Gracie's restaurant in Providence, reviews scheduling for a new corporate-outings program with consultant Val Littlefield. / COURTESY  JWESSEL  PHOTOGRAPHY FOR GRACIE'S PROVIDENCE

Food the centerpiece of team-building success

Gracie's restaurant in Providence and Pamfilio's Catering and Deli in Cumberland have come up with team-building exercises designed to please the palate while tapping...
AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRESO LATINO, Mario Bueno has overseen growth in the nonprofit's services, designed to help the Latino community gain access to health care, work and housing as well as integrate into the mainstream. / COURTESY MARIO BUENO

Five Questions With: Mario Bueno

Mario Bueno is executive director of Progreso Latino, a nonprofit that serves as a resource for Latinos and immigrants in Rhode Island. The nonprofit...

Belichick Foundation donates $12K to Providence After School Alliance

FOXBORO, Mass. – The Belichick Foundation, led by New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, has donated $12,000 to the Providence After School Alliance. The...

Delta Dental supports Thundermist veteran dental care at Operation Stand Down...

PROVIDENCE – Delta Dental of Rhode Island has donated $12,000 to Thundermist Health Center to sponsor its dental services tent for veterans this weekend...

Narragansett Boy Scout council merges with S.E. Mass. council

EAST PROVIDENCE – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is merging with the Annawon Council, Boy Scouts of America. Both councils approved the merger,...

Woonsocket shelter set for annual walk to benefit homeless

WOONSOCKET – ShelterWalk 2015, the annual event put on by the Community Care Alliance to support The Woonsocket Family Shelter, is set to take...
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY President Donald J. Farish announced a new initiative Thursday afternoon: "Roger's Revolution." / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

RWU unveils new initiative: ‘Roger’s Revolution’

PROVIDENCE - Roger Williams University will reorient its mission as “Roger’s Revolution” to “strengthen society through engaged teaching and learning,” RWU President Donald J....
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