Friday, September 18, 2026

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Study: Brown University ranked 22nd for producing startup founders

PROVIDENCE – Brown University is 22nd among colleges globally for producing the most startup founders, according to a new ranking by PitchBook.  PitchBook, a publication...

Bryant University names inaugural director of entrepreneurship center

SMITHFIELD – Kristie DeJesus, formerly the senior director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, will spearhead Bryant University's efforts to foster its...

Providence Public Schools adding cameras to bus fleet

PROVIDENCE – Each fall, a return to school brings the usual rush of yellow buses to Rhode Island’s streets. But this year, buses will come...

Newport Restoration Foundation restructures leadership; Vagnone out as president

NEWPORT – The Newport Restoration Foundation will not renew the contract of President and Director Franklin D. Vagnone and has restructured its leadership, the...
THE R.I. COUNCIL on Elementary and Secondary Education on Thursday unanimously voted to continue the state takeover of the Providence Public School District for up to the next three years. / COURTESY CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL

RIDE’s takeover of Providence schools to continue for 3 years, but not everyone’s pleased

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s largest public school district will remain in the R.I. Department of Education’s control for the next three years at the...

Ex-PC hoops coach Cooley was highest-paid Big East coach in FY 23

PROVIDENCE – Ed Cooley not only received strong financial compensation from Providence College in what would be his last year as the school’s head...
ONBOARD YET? Mark Parsons, center, founder of the nonprofit New Bedford Research and Robotics, and Ian Estaphan Owen, left, co-founder and CEO of Bristol-based Jaia Robotics Inc., talk with Annie Colarusso, Economic Development Administration tech hubs deputy director, about the regional blue economy during a boat cruise in Bristol Harbor in early August. 
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JACQUELYN VOGHEL

HUB SNUB: Can R.I.’s effort to build blue economy weather missing out on massive...

With a team of researchers spread coast to coast, Nereid ­Biomaterials had a few options when looking for a place to set up a...
Michael Beauregard founded Systems Change Strategies in 2014. In May, the Cranston-based company rebranded 
as Reach Consulting.

Employees hold key to company growth

Michael Beauregard | Reach Consulting LLC managing principal Before the birth of my twin sons in January 2022, I wrote a blog post titled, “I’m...

When seeking donations, the device matters

Most charities aren’t tailoring their online fundraising strategies to the electronic device donors may use when they decide whether to click a “donate” button....

Tech trouble?

How often does your company experience technology-related issues? Sometimes: 80% Often: 20% Never: 0% Have you had technology problems impact an entire day’s work? Yes: 60% No: 40% Who is your...
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