Tag: Marc Parlange
State agencies are hot to hire in FY26 budget requests
State budget officials made it clear: There’s no money for extras in the upcoming fiscal 2026 spending plan, so don’t ask.
But that didn’t stop nearly...
On blue economy, R.I. needs to stay the course
When offshore wind giant Orsted A/S established its Providence hub in 2020, it sent a clear signal to the broader ocean economy, says Jeanine...
Health, higher ed leaders eye collaboration on proposed life sciences hub
PROVIDENCE – Between her work at Brown University and Care New England Health System, Dr. Audrey Tyrka sees a wealth of promising health innovation...
URI men’s basketball coach, president are top state earners again
PROVIDENCE – The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball coach and school president are again the top two earners among state employees, according to...
URI makes case for $100M Narragansett Bay Campus bond
NARRAGANSETT – The Ocean State has the resources to become a global leader in the blue economy, said University of Rhode Island president Marc...
RITIN forum to spotlight sustainability in textile manufacturing
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Industry experts, elected officials and academics will come together next month to envision a greener future for the textile industry in...
URI establishes scholarship program for Indigenous students
SOUTH KINGSTOWN (AP) – The University of Rhode Island has established a scholarship program that this year is helping 15 citizens of the Narragansett...
New URI president to be selected Monday
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A new University of Rhode Island president is expected to be decided on Monday evening when the university’s board of trustees...