Philanthropy Calendar, Oct. 25, 2023
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United Way’s Brown among 13 honorees for PBN’s 2023 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Awards
PROVIDENCE – Adama Brown, United Way of Rhode Island Inc.’s director of research and data analytics, is among 13 honorees – 12 organizations and...
URI poll: Education funding should increase, trust in government low
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Rhode Islanders feel that state and local K-12 education funding should increase and support investment in the blue economy but they...
One year after loss, Brown’s endowment generates 2.7% investment return
PROVIDENCE – One year after its value fell for the first time in a decade, Brown University’s endowment generated a 2.7% investment return over...
RICAS results show educational improvement, but more work needed
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Education on Wednesday released its latest Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System exam results, which show year-to-year improved student...
UMass Dartmouth to offer accelerated mechanical engineering degree for students from India
DARTMOUTH – The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is extending its global reach through a new partnership that will provide students from India with an accelerated...
Annenberg Institute: R.I. schools face numerous challenges post-pandemic
PROVIDENCE – A new report recently released by Brown University’s Annenberg Institute notes that schools in Rhode Island still face numerous challenges after the...
Work policies may need refresh after NLRB ruling
A recent National Labor Relations Board ruling may force employers of all sizes to rewrite their employee policy handbooks to meet a new legal...
Some liberal arts schools adapting to major shifts
With nurses in high demand, and the field remaining a popular career choice despite workforce shortages, Providence College officials had high hopes for the...
New law: R.I. public colleges must plan for apprenticeships
A new state law requires public higher education institutions to establish ways of awarding academic credit to students who participate in registered apprenticeship programs.
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