Brown University corporation rejects Israel divestment proposal
PROVIDENCE – Brown University will not divest from 10 companies that do business from Israel after reviewing a proposal from students requesting that the...
Class-action lawsuit claims Brown, other private schools, participated in price-fixing scheme
PROVIDENCE – Brown University and 39 other private colleges across the U.S. and the national education support nonprofit College Board have been accused in...
Bally’s Corp. launches ‘Pink Your Drink’ campaign to support American Cancer Society
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp., which operates casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton, has launched a new annual campaign to support the American Cancer Society’s push...
U.S. Rep. Amo announces Congressional App Challenge for local students
PAWTUCKET – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., is seeking participation from local middle and high school students in the annual U.S. House Congressional App...
Roger Williams University adding new hockey, women’s golf programs
BRISTOL – Three new varsity sports programs will be competing at Roger Williams University within the next two academic years.
The university announced in early...
Philanthropy Calendar, Oct. 9, 2024
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...
Gordon School receives record $2M gift from alumni parents
EAST PROVIDENCE – Thanks to two alumni parents, The Gordon School has received the largest donation in its 114-year history.
The independent K-8 school announced...
Thundermist interim CEO Montanaro optimistic about future, but bailout is needed
WOONSOCKET – Maria Montanaro sees a light at the end of a very dark tunnel at Thundermist Health Center’s offices in that she hopes...
Report: Thundermist asking for $8M bailout to avoid receivership
WARWICK – About a month after it laid off 14% of its staff, Thundermist Health Center is reportedly in such dire straits that it...
Marquis, Williams among 24 honorees for PBN’s 2024 Manufacturing Awards
PROVIDENCE – Dave Marquis, president and co-owner of Lincoln-based ChemArt Co., has been named the 2024 Strategic Leadership Award winner for Providence Business News’...
