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Colleges revamping core lessons
There’s little argument against the benefits of earning a college degree. There is, however, growing sentiment that the once-vital achievement for those wanting to...
Mulhall wins 2012 Anthony Quinn Award
PAWTUCKET – The Rhode Island Film Collaborative and The Anthony Quinn Foundation have announced the 2012 Anthony Quinn Award winner as Anne Mulhall, founder...
Brown discovery named ‘most popular of 2012’ by National Geographic
PROVIDENCE – National Geographic has named the Brown University archaeology team’s discovery of the Maya Temple of the Night Sun last summer in Guatemala...
Five Questions With: Joe Silva
Rhode Island native and Sun Studios recording artist Joe Silva has had quite the year, including singing the National Anthem at Fenway Park and...
Chelo’s golf classic to benefit center
Funding for child and family behavioral health services at The Providence Center has received a boost thanks to a donation of $12,080 from Chelo’s...
United Way seeks RFPs for grants
PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island has announced that is issuing new Requests for Proposals for grants for the funding period of July...
Inspiring Minds gets $50K
PROVIDENCE – Inspiring Minds, a Providence nonprofit dedicated to preparing inner city youngsters for kindergarten, has received a $50,000 grant from the Jessie B....
Speidel, Homefront team for program
CRANSTON – Speidel, the Cranston-based brand of watchbands and identification bracelets, has formed a partnership through its “Change a Band, Change a Life” program...
UMass Dartmouth lands $250K for new business classrooms
DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has received a $250,000 donation from Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation that will go toward new classrooms...
Roger Williams, IYRS partner on degree program
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University and International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS), the Newport marine trades and technology school, have partnered on a program...



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