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SUE AND WILLIAM CONATY have made a $1 million gift to Bryant University to establish the Conaty Scholars Endowed Fund, the largest gift for endowed scholarships in the university’s history. / COURTESY BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Bryant University receives $1M gift to establish new endowed scholarship fund

SMITHFIELD – Bryant University’s former board of trustees chairperson and his spouse have once again made another significant financial impact on the university. Bryant announced...
HEATHER BOUJOULIAN has been elected as the new chairperson of Roger Williams University's board of trustees. She is the first woman to hold the chair position in the university's history. / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

Roger Williams University elects Boujoulian as first woman board of trustees chairperson

BRISTOL – Heather Boujoulian, a Roger Williams University alum and managing director and head of development at Boston-based real estate firm Berkshire Residential Investments,...

Five Questions With: Andrew Schiff

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank announced last month that Andrew Schiff will retire next year as CEO of the state’s largest food distribution...
A REINTRODUCTION: Jeff Binczyk, director of the newly rebranded eCenter at Johnson & Wales University, talks to some students during an open house at the entrepreneurship center earlier this year. 
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R.I. universities beefing up entrepreneurial offerings

Rhode Island colleges are doubling down on their on-campus entrepreneurship centers, drawing highly motivated students who are looking for practical hands-on support as they...
LEADING BY EXAMPLE: At the Community College of Rhode Island’s Lincoln campus, instructor Tom Bradley, hanging, demonstrates a rappelling technique during a safety course focused on offshore wind. Above him, closest to the railing, is another instructor, Cory White, and a student, Joseph Fitman.
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Offshore wind training is picking up speed

If the global offshore wind industry is hitting some headwinds, it’s not so obvious at the Community College of Rhode Island. Although situated inland in...
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10KSB program helping take local restaurants to next level

Small business is certainly the backbone of the economy in Rhode Island. A leading segment of that has to be food service – restaurants,...
TOP EDUCATOR: North Providence School Superintendent Joseph B. Goho was recently named the 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year by the Rhode Island School Superintendents Association. Pictured with Goho is R.I. Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. 
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Goho named 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year

JOSEPH B. GOHO, who has spent close to three decades in the North Providence School Department, was recently named the 2025 Rhode Island Superintendent...

Experience necessary?

Does your company seek possible employee candidates who had prior job experience? Depends on the position: 67% Yes: 33% No: 0% When seeking a job candidate, how much...
BRYANT UNIVERSITY'S annual Giving Day on Wednesday raised a new-record $3.03 million. / COURTESY BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Bryant University’s annual Giving Day sets new fundraising record, raises $3.03M

SMITHFIELD – Bryant University’s annual Giving Day once again raised the bar to a new level. The university’s 24-hour fundraising campaign on Wednesday raised $3.03...

Smiley makes offer to school district to help close budget gap

PROVIDENCE – City Hall has offered to provide $1 million in additional funding to the Providence Public School District to help address its budget deficit...
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