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Robert Samuels

Grad rates for low-income students lag while their debt soars

A recent federal study on graduation rates for American colleges and universities shows that 40% of all students did not earn a degree or...

Coastal wetlands can’t keep pace with sea-level rise

Wetlands have flourished along the world’s coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the...

The power of visualization

A tourist visiting Italy came upon a construction site and asked three stone masons what they were doing. “I am cutting the stone,” answered the...

Five Questions With: Nichole Longtin

Nichole Longtin is a residential mortgage adviser at CrossCountry Mortgage LLC in East Greenwich. Prior to joining CrossCountry Mortgage in September 2023, Longtin was...

Five Questions With: Victoria Heimer-McGinn

Victoria Heimer-McGinn is the president of Brain Waves Rhode Island. The organization recently held its annual celebration, both in Pawtucket and at Brown University,...

Five Questions With: Maey Petrie

The New England Medical Innovation Center recently announced it was hosting its first ever public graduation and spring pitch event, Startups and Scaleups: NEMIC’s...
RHODE ISLAND'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE increased to 4% in March, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. /AP FILE PHOTO / NAM Y. HUH

Are you concerned that R.I.’s unemployment rate has risen for six...

For the sixth consecutive month, Rhode Island's unemployment rate increased in March to 4%. The seasonally adjusted rate is one-tenth of a percentage point higher...

Five Questions With: Nelson Taylor

Nelson Taylor is the founder and managing partner behind The Blackstone Team, a real estate group affiliated with Compass Inc. at the real estate...

Five Questions With: James Low Jr.

James Low Jr. is a partner at Marcum LLP's Providence office and is in charge of the accounting firm's New England internal audit services....

Five Questions With: Dr. Methodius Tuuli

Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to raise awareness and inspire action for improving Black maternal health outcomes. Dr....
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