In a down economy, foundation support crucial
As vice president of development and campaign director at Brown University, Neil Steinberg has led the university’s Boldly Brown fundraising campaign. In August, he’ll...
Down economy no reason to avoid starting a business
With small businesses struggling and the economy turning sour, some would argue that this is not a good time for a woman to start...
Balancing work, home life is a high-wire act
Most rewarding careers today require long hours – and for many of us, those long hours also include travel.
I love my job, but...
Sepsis project raises bar for ICU Collaborative
It’s a nightmare scenario that is all too common: A patient comes into the hospital with an infection, or with a serious injury prone...
Harvard to offer bonds to pay off hotel costs
CAMBRIDGE – Harvard University announced last week it will offer $336 million in bonds to help pay off commercial paper for the acquisition of...
RIBA slates ‘green’ building seminar
EAST PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Builders Association next month will host a seminar on Green Building techniques.
Daniel J. “Dan” Paquette, chairman of RIBA’s...
A home for the homeless in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET – The renovation of a former funeral home on Garden Street into permanent housing for the homeless was celebrated this week by state...
4 R.I. teachers win Amgen excellence award
WEST GREENWICH – Four Rhode Island educators have been awarded the 2008 Amgen Award for Science Teaching Excellence for their outstanding ability to inspire...
A presidential unveiling
Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley, left, joins former U.S. President George H.W. Bush, center, and Chinese entrepreneur Fan Jianchuan in the May 17...
RISD professor to bring karaoke to political stage
Daniel Peltz, professor of film, animation and video at Rhode Island School of Design, wanted to bring the people of Denver closer to the...
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