Innovate Newport hosts student entrepreneurs at inaugural R.I.S.E. symposium
NEWPORT – Students honed their entrepreneurial skills at Innovate Newport’s first Rhode Island Student Entrepreneurship Summit earlier this month.
The half-day of programming, held at...
Brown gets $25M donation to establish campus arts district
PROVIDENCE – The Perelman Family Foundation pledged $25 million to establish an arts district at Brown University, the Ivy League school announced Tuesday.
The Perelman...
Tentative agreement reached between RISD, Local 251
PROVIDENCE – There soon may be labor peace at the Rhode Island School of Design.
The arts college announced late Monday that college officials and...
BankRI grants a combined $93,000 to 28 nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island has awarded $93,000 in grants to 28 local nonprofits to support programs that focus on education, human services and the...
CCRI dental hygiene students to host free dental clinic for children
LINCOLN – The Community College of Rhode Island dental hygiene graduating class is hosting a free clinic for children in May.
The event is organized...
URI to launch new multimillion-dollar quantum computing initiative
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – During its World Quantum Day festivities on Friday, the University of Rhode Island announced a new multimillion-dollar quantum computing initiative that...
Wavemaker Fellowship program accepting new round of applications
PROVIDENCE – Applications are now being accepted for the state’s Wavemaker Fellowship program, a student loan reimbursement program for graduates in certain fields that...
SouthCoast Community Foundation CEO and President Lee departs organization
NEW BEDFORD – Less than a year after finding John Vasconcellos’ successor, the SouthCoast Community Foundation is searching again for a new leader to...
Gamm Theatre announces 2023-24 performance season
WARWICK – The Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre’s upcoming 39th season, beginning in September, will comprise five performances of Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony Award-winning productions.
The...
Citizens Bank’s empowerment effort contributes $147K to 11 R.I. nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Bank is providing a total of $147,500 through its Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program to be distributed among 11 nonprofit...



















