Brown University admits 5.2% of applicants for 2028 class
PROVIDENCE – A total of 2,521 prospective students have been offered admission into Brown University for next fall’s entering undergraduate class.
The Ivy League institution...
Five Questions With: Victoria Heimer-McGinn
Victoria Heimer-McGinn is the president of Brain Waves Rhode Island. The organization recently held its annual celebration, both in Pawtucket and at Brown University,...
DESIGNxRI opens applications for Design Catalyst Program
PROVIDENCE – Designers across Rhode Island looking to be part of DESIGNxRI’s Design Catalyst Program can now apply for the design industry advocacy organization’s...
Philanthropy Calendar, April 24, 2024
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AARP Rhode Island names Howlett state president
PROVIDENCE – Former Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Howlett has been named state president of AARP Rhode Island, the nonprofit organization announced Tuesday.
Howlett succeeds Marcus Mitchell,...
360 High School students, families file lawsuit to keep school open
PROVIDENCE – Multilingual learner students who attend 360 High School and their parents have recently filed a federal lawsuit along with the Rhode Island...
AG approves The Public’s Radio, R.I. PBS merger
PROVIDENCE – The state's two public media stations have crossed their last legal hurdle in a proposed merger agreement, with R.I. Attorney General Peter...
Former Providence College DEI director files discrimination charge against school
PROVIDENCE – E. Corry Kole, the former diversity, equity and inclusion education and professional services director at Providence College who identifies as nonbinary, has...
Reid resigning as Providence College’s provost
PROVIDENCE – Providence College will be seeking a new senior vice president of academic affairs and provost.
Officials at the Dominican Friars college confirmed Monday...
Capital Good Fund, state get slices of $7B federal solar initiative
PROVIDENCE – The nonprofit Capital Good Fund and a state agency are among 60 recipients sharing $7 billion in federal grants announced Monday for...


















