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TAKING A GAMBLE: A customer reads information inside a betting shop operated by Ladbrokes Coral Group Plc., in London, in July 2015. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is among the state leaders who would like to see Rhode Island legalize sports betting. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case this summer that could pave the way for that. / BLOOMBERG NEWS PHOTO/Chris Ratcliffe

Is sports betting a budget fix?

John Taylor recently led a tour of the new $30 million hotel under construction at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, a project he said...
SILVIA OLIVEIRA, associate professor of Portuguese studies at Rhode Island College, also serves as director of the college's Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies, which will be honored by Portuguese-language radio station Radio Voz do Emigrante at its 30th anniversary gala on March 17 at the Milo Restaurant in Swansea. / COURTESY RIC

Radio station to honor RIC’s Portuguese studies program

PROVIDENCE – At its 30th anniversary gala, Portuguese-language radio station Radio Voz do Emigrante will honor 10 organizations, including Rhode Island College’s Institute for...
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE has received a $500,000 gift from the Feinstein Foundation in support of its Feinstein Junior Leadership Scholarship Endowment Fund, which now stands at $1.25 million. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

RIC receives $500K Feinstein Foundation gift

PROVIDENCE - In support of the Feinstein Junior Leadership Scholarship Endowment Fund, Rhode Island College announced Monday a $500,000 gift from the Feinstein Foundation. Calling...
EMILY DANFORTH, right, Rhode Island College associate professor of English and author of "The Miseducation of Cameron Post," reacts during an interview with Desiree Akhavan, director of a film adaptation of Danforth's novel, on the red carpet at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. / COURTESY EPIC READS BLOG/EBONY LADELLE

Film based on RIC professor’s novel wins Grand Jury Prize at...

PROVIDENCE – The film adaptation of “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” a novel penned by Rhode Island College associate professor of English Emily Danforth,...

Stamoulis receives lifetime achievement award for nursing career

SANDY STAMOULIS was presented with a lifetime achievement award during the 2017 President’s Pursuit of Excellence Dinner hosted by Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro...
SKILLS ENHANCER: Lawrence E. Wilson, a former senior administrator at Rhode Island College, launched The Wilson Organization LLC last fall to help employees at large and small companies develop or enhance their soft skills. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Soft skills needed in workplace

When companies hire employees, soft skills often count heavily in the decision. And those skills, including adaptability and the ability to collaborate with colleagues,...
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JWU, RIDOH lead state efforts in food sustainability, waste and recovery

Rhode Island chefs and food purveyors are well-known for working with local farmers to source sustainable ingredients. The next steps in this food evolution...
SUZY ALBA is the director of alumni and college relations at Rhode Island College. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

Five Questions With: Suzy Alba

Suzy Alba, a lifelong Rhode Islander and first-generation college graduate, is currently the director of alumni and college relations at Rhode Island College and...
CULTURE MATTERS: Lisa Abbott, senior vice president of human resources at Life­span Corp., Rhode Island’s largest employer, says ensuring employees understand the company’s culture and why it matters is important for successful growth. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

‘We’re always going to be in … a war for talent’

As the senior vice president of human resources at Lifespan Corp., Lisa Abbott oversees strategy and operations, especially in relation to customer-service excellence and...
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE was awarded a $455,550 grant from the Champlin Foundation to renovate its chemistry facilities. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

Champlin awards RIC $455,550 grant to renovate chemistry facilities

PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island College has been awarded a $455,550 grant from the Champlin Foundation to renovate the instrument room and chemistry teaching labs...
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