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Brown cancer biologists ID key growth factor

PROVIDENCE- Researchers at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and Rhode Island Hospital have identified a type of gene-regulating protein that is required to...

R.I. awards $500,000+ for jobs partnerships

CRANSTON – The Governor's Workforce Board last week awarded its second round of industry partnership grants, totaling more than $500,000, to engage "high-wage, high-growth"...
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Employers find ways to keep retirees on the job

If you are 55 and have worked for five years at Citizens Bank or Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, you're eligible...
THE BAND ZILI plays world beat and urban-influenced dance music at the Providence Black Repertory Company last week. The group, started as a theater troupe, now hosts a wide array of musical and spoken-word performances as well. /

A stage where arts can flourish

The Providence Black Repertory Company's business model isn't quite like that of any other performing arts group or venue in the state. First off, the...
WILLIAM C. WALLACE II of Wakefield has been named the VNAA 2007 Volunteer of the Year for his work in the South County area with VNS Home Health. /

VNS Home Health volunteer wins national honors

William C. Wallace II, of Wakefield, has been honored by the Visiting Nurse Associations of America as its 2007 Volunteer of the Year. He was...

N.E. Fiberoptic Council offers scholarships

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – The New England Fiberoptic Council (NEFC), a regional professional organization promoting the photonics and fiber-optics industry, today announced it will...

Genesis Center seeks nominees for immigrant awards

PROVIDENCE – The Genesis Center, a provider of literacy and job training, today announced it is seeking nominees for a new immigrant awards program. The...
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Leadership RI names 56 to Gamma II core class

PROVIDENCE – Leadership Rhode Island today introduced the 56 members of its Gamma II Class, which convened for its orientation retreat on Jan. 4...
ROBERT L. CAROTHERS, president of URI, who signed the agreement Friday in Nassau, thanked the R.I. National Guard "for uncovering this tremendous opportunity."   /

URI signs pact with College of Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas – A compact establishing both an exchange-student program between the University of Rhode Island and the College of the Bahamas and a...

NUWC, URI team up on center for undersea technology

NEWPORT – The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, today announced it has established a Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology with the University...
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