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PBN summit: Diversity effort evolving ‘beyond the surface level’
Kevin Matta has watched the definition of diversity, equity and inclusion evolve before his eyes in Rhode Island’s corporate community.
In his six years of...
Pina named new director of R.I. Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
Providence – Alisha A. Pina has been chosen to be the next director and lead organizer of the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty by...
5 Salve Regina students selected for Siemens Financial Leadership Development Program
NEWPORT – Five students from Salve Regina University have been selected for the Siemens Financial Leadership Development Program, procuring internships at Siemens for next summer.
The global technology company offered this opportunity...
Lawsons donate $3M to Rhode Island Community Food Bank
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has received a $3 million donation from longtime philanthropic supporters Cathy and Thomas Lawson, the organization announced.
“Tom and...
Smithfield superintendent resigns amid fallout from football hazing incident
SMITHFIELD – The town’s school superintendent has resigned amid a legal investigation of an alleged hazing incident involving the high school football team.
Dawn Bartz...
Students take the lead with annual human rights report at URI
PROVIDENCE - University of Rhode Island's Center for Nonviolence and Peace Studies released its third annual Global Rights Project report Friday, sharing research findings that...
Brown University refutes failing grade on combating antisemitism
PROVIDENCE - Brown University was given a failing grade regarding how safe Jewish students feel on campus by the nonprofit Stop Anti-Semitism’s annual college...
Brown University renames Center for Career Exploration after $20M gift
PROVIDENCE – A $20 million donation to Brown University's Center for Career Exploration will help prepare students for opportunities with government agencies, nonprofits and...
URI receives $500K grant from Champlin Foundation to buy tech, equipment
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island has received a $500,000 grant from The Champlin Foundation to purchase equipment and technology that will...
ELISHA Project director awarded Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment
GEORGE ORTIZ, co-founder and executive director of The ELISHA Project, has been awarded the 2025 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment by the Rhode...
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