Tag: higher education
URI being investigated by federal officials for possible civil rights violations
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island is among 45 colleges across the U.S. that are now being investigated by the U.S. Department...
Roger Williams University rebranding Providence campus to RWU EXT
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University’s Providence campus is getting a new name.
The university announced Thursday that RWU’s University College on Empire Street will change...
Brown University implementing hiring freeze, reduced salary for top administrators
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is implementing multiple measures to address the budget deficit the Ivy League institution is facing, including implementing a temporary hiring...
Stonehill College to offer MBA program in fall 2025
EASTON – Students seeking a master’s in business administration degree can now consider Stonehill College as an option.
The private liberal arts school on Tuesday...
Brown University on notice with U.S. education department for on-campus antisemitic...
PROVIDENCE – Brown University is one of 60 colleges across the U.S. are on notice by the U.S. Department of Education for possible Civil...
Bryant’s Martelli Jr. named America East’s Coach Of The Year
SMITHFIELD – Phil Martelli Jr. was thrust into a challenging situation last year when the Bryant University men’s basketball team, just before playing its...
URI to eliminate its USAID-funded programming at end of March
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Six programs at the University of Rhode Island that were financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development will be eliminated...
Rhode Island College employee arrested for video voyeurism
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island College employee has been arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge for allegedly placing a hidden camera inside a...
Bryant University introduces new tuition-paid internship policy
SMITHFIELD – Full-time students at Bryant University can now pursue for-credit internships without having to pay extra out of pocket for them.
The university announced...
URI receives $2M gift to support new fine arts center construction
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A former Carnival Corp. executive and his wife have contributed a seven-figure gift to the University of Rhode Island to support...