Tag: Jack Warner
At RIC, Hope Scholarship is bringing about change
Ariel Polanco didn’t see many opportunities beyond high school as he was growing up, but his aspirations extended far beyond the Providence neighborhoods he...
McKee files budget amendment to extend Hope Scholarship program to 2030
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s Hope Scholarship program for an additional two...
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...
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....
Rhode Island College unveils renovated Horace Mann Hall
PROVIDENCE – With a ribbon-cutting on April 3, Rhode Island College officially marked the completion of the long-awaited renovation of Horace Mann Hall.
Horace Mann...
McKee proposes funding for cybersecurity institute, Hope scholarship at RIC
PROVIDENCE – There could be a new cybersecurity institute established at Rhode Island College led by a former congressman who made that industry a...
SCHOOL DAZE: RIC searches for identity amid severe enrollment drop
Erik Christiansen didn’t know much about Rhode Island College when he agreed to take a job teaching history there in 2010.
The Maryland native quickly...
Give RIC scholarship to help lure students
A 33% decline in enrollment at Rhode Island College over the last decade should be sounding alarm bells on campus and at the Statehouse.
The...
RIC interim president gets contract extension; search for permanent leader planned...
PROVIDENCE – The interim leader of Rhode Island College is staying on for another year, with plans to begin the search for a permanent...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2022
From developments with the potential to reshape the landscape of Providence and a steady stream of million-dollar home sales across Rhode Island, to ongoing...
