URI trustees to consider 3.5% tuition hike for both R.I. and out-of-state students
Tuition at the University of Rhode Island would increase 3.5% for both in-state and out-of-state students in the next academic year under a proposal...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution gets $25M gift
WOODS HOLE, Mass. – The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution recently received a $25 million gift from Paul Salem, chairman of the institute's board of...
Meeting Street receives $1M federal earmark for new family resource center
PROVIDENCE – Meeting Street is soon launching a new early childhood family resource center and the education nonprofit has secured significant federal funding to...
Why hasn’t VR become a key tool in classroom?
One day, students will start a class by jumping into an avatar and strolling into a digital replica of their classroom. But we are...
Governor’s plan to offer more free school meals is not enough, some say
Food insecurity in Rhode Island in 2023 surged 30% year over year, according to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. And compared with 2019,...
Students do better when teachers get mental health support
When it comes to mental health at school, typically the focus is on helping students, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. But as school officials...
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Did you launch your company with the help of a business loan?
No: 75%
Yes: 25%
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Brown University creates new office to investigate on-campus discrimination, harassment claims
PROVIDENCE – Citing the need to strengthen its ability to address reports of bias, discrimination and harassment occurring on campus, Brown University has created...
Santilli to leave Crossroads Rhode Island to become YMCA of Greater Providence’s new CEO
PROVIDENCE – Major leadership changes are taking place at two large local nonprofits, all involving one individual.
Karen A. Santilli, who has led Crossroads Rhode...
URI modifies spring commencement weekend, all ceremonies now inside Ryan Center
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The experience of graduates walking across the stage and receiving their diplomas this spring will look a bit different at the...
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