EEOC: ‘Reasonable cause’ Providence schools’ student loan forgiveness program violated Title VII
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission determined on July 24 there is “reasonable cause” that a multimillion-dollar student loan forgiveness program to...
Brown University, federal government reach agreement to restore $50M in research funding
PROVIDENCE – Brown University on Wednesday reached a voluntary agreement with the federal government to restore more than $50 million in research funding for...
Bryant University acquires Parente’s Family Restaurant
SMITHFIELD – A longtime restaurant staple near Bryant University is getting revived, thanks to the university itself.
Bryant announced on July 28 that the university,...
Providence City Council rejects charter school lease on Lauro building
PROVIDENCE – Once again, a plan to potentially lease the city-owned Carl G. Lauro building to Excel Academy was defeated by the City Council.
And...
2 URI nursing professors inducted as American Academy of Nursing fellows
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A pair of University of Rhode Island College of Nursing professors have been inducted as fellows in the American Academy of...
HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care receives Joint Commission accreditation
ATTLEBORO – HopeHealth Hospice & Palliative Care recently received national accreditation for its hospice care.
The health organization said it has earned The Joint Commission’s...
Philanthropy Calendar, July 30, 2025
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to Nonprofit@PBN.com or Bessette@PBN.com at least four weeks...
Brown University receives $20M to develop AI assistants for mental health care
PROVIDENCE – Brown University researchers will lead a nationwide effort to develop artificial intelligence assistant technology for use in mental health care.
On Tuesday, the...
Centreville Bank Stadium to host URI-Brown Governor’s Cup game on Oct. 3
PAWTUCKET – College football will be played at Centreville Bank Stadium for the first time in early October, showcasing the state’s two longtime rivals...
Southcoast Health, UMass Dartmouth launch Nurse Camp for local students
NEW BEDFORD – Southcoast Health and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth recently launched an educational program for local high school students known as Nurse...
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