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Study: Brown University ranked 22nd for producing startup founders
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is 22nd among colleges globally for producing the most startup founders, according to a new ranking by PitchBook.
PitchBook, a publication...
Poll: McKee’s job approval rating at 37%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s job approval rating is in line with his fellow New England governors, according to a poll from the...
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new...
Former Providence mayor named CEO of Democrats for Education Reform
PROVIDENCE – The city’s former mayor has landed a new job.
Jorge O. Elorza, who served eight years as Providence mayor, has been appointed the...
Survey: R.I. residents trusted state, local governments more than federal in...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island residents had more faith in their state and local governments than they did in federal lawmakers in handling the COVID-19...
Poll: McKee’s approval rating for handling pandemic at 44%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating for how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic is below all but one New England governor but...
Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) – The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after...
Brown’s endowment falls 4.6% after decade of growth
PROVIDENCE – The value of Brown University’s endowment fell 4.6% in fiscal 2022, its first decline in a decade, the Ivy League college said...
Poll: McKee’s approval rating for handling pandemic at 44%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating for how he's handled the pandemic is below all but one New England governor but above...
Rhode Island Foundation names strategic initiative officer for Health sector
Zach Nieder has been appointed a strategic initiative officer at the Rhode Island Foundation. He is responsible for leading the Foundation’s activities and grant-making...
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