Brown University implementing hiring freeze, reduced salary for top administrators
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is implementing multiple measures to address the budget deficit the Ivy League institution is facing, including implementing a temporary hiring...
United Way launches nonprofit fund amid federal funding uncertainty
PROVIDENCE – Citing uncertainty surrounding the status of federal funding and possible threats to local nonprofits’ stability, the United Way of Rhode Island Inc....
Amos House receives $1M from Papitto Opportunity Connection to grow nonprofit’s health clinic
PROVIDENCE – Amos House is receiving a significant seven-figure financial gift from the Papitto Opportunity Connection to support a first-of-its-kind program to increase health...
Five Questions With: Victoria Heimer-McGinn
Victoria Heimer-McGinn is the co-founder and president of Brain Waves Rhode Island. The organization will hold its annual Brain Fairs in Pawtucket and at...
R.I. Foundation hires Cano Morales as its new VP of equity and inclusion
PROVIDENCE – Anna Cano Morales, the former Rhode Island College vice president of external relations and diversity, equity and inclusion who left the state-run...
Davies Tech, Chariho Tech top performers at R.I. high school culinary competition
WARWICK – The William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School in Lincoln and Chariho Career & Technical Center in Richmond were top...
Philanthropy Calendar, March 12, 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...
Stonehill College to offer MBA program in fall 2025
EASTON – Students seeking a master’s in business administration degree can now consider Stonehill College as an option.
The private liberal arts school on Tuesday...
Brown University on notice with U.S. education department for on-campus antisemitic activity
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is one of 60 colleges across the U.S. are on notice by the U.S. Department of Education for possible Civil...
Arts group makes small change to funding application process, but ACLU argues for more
PROVIDENCE – The National Endowment for the Arts made a small concession to its funding application process amidst a current legal battle with local...


















