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BIG PLANS: Jack Warner, Rhode Island College’s interim president, says in addition to training for RIC students, the Institute of Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies will do contract work for local businesses, such as offering professional development courses to train staff in ­cybersecurity. 
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For many, tech institute can’t come fast enough

The alarming notice appeared without warning on the town of North Kingstown’s computer system in April. A message said hackers had taken control of the...
QUICK SHOTS: Olga Enger in her Studio Newport space with her latest addition to her business, the Flash Photobooth.
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Portrait photos in a flash

As the owner of Studio Newport, Olga Enger is no stranger to portrait photography, work that involves extensive preparation, from makeup to lighting. The Newport-based...
SELF ­IMPROVEMENT: Lori-Anne Wunschel is a staff member at the nonprofit Community Care Alliance in Woonsocket, helping adults with mental illness and substance use disorders, but a state pilot program is allowing her to pursue an advanced degree at no cost to her. 
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Pilot program gives lift to hopeful health workers

Lori-Anne Wunschel has logged more than 15 years working in social services and addiction counseling, helping countless clients, many with major traumas and minimal...

RIC gets much-needed support

Rhode Island College got two much-needed wins in this year’s legislative session. The first is a long-sought extension to RIC of the Hope Scholarship program....

The next chapter

Are you or any of your employees slated to retire within the next five years? Yes: 83% No: 17% Unsure: 0% How many employees are enrolled in a...
DANIEL E. DOYLE JR., the former founder of the Institute for International Sport who was convicted and served seven years in state prison for embezzlement, died June 18 at age 74. / COURTESY INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL SPORT

Doyle, former nonprofit leader convicted of embezzlement, dies at 74

PROVIDENCE – Daniel E. Doyle Jr., former founder of the Institute for International Sport who was found guilty of embezzling from the organization and...

Five Questions With: Elaine Stiles

Elaine Stiles is the Public Humanities and Arts Collaborative faculty director and associate professor of historic preservation at Roger Williams University. The university recently...

R.I. ACLU alleges special education children in West Warwick, North Kingstown were unlawfully restrained

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union Inc. and attorneys for R.I. Legal Services on June 2 filed complaints with the U.S....

Stop & Shop, Youth Pride cut ribbon on new food pantry

PROVIDENCE – Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. and Youth Pride Inc. on June 13 cut the ribbon on a new food pantry to help...
ATTENDEES DANCE DURING Roger Williams Park Zoo's annual Zoobilee! Feast with the Beasts fundraiser in 2019. The zoo will hold this year's event on June 24 at the zoo. / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO

Philanthropy Calendar, June 21, 2023

Click here for the Sept. 27, 2022 issue of the Philanthropy Calendar.
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