Tag: Rhode Island School of Design
RISCA awards $879K to 156 organizations and individuals
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. State Council on the Arts has awarded $878,942 to 156 organizations, individuals and projects, the council announced Monday.
The grants are...
Closed bike bridges a rallying point for ‘active transportation’ advocates
The 18-month closure of two crucial bridges on the East Bay Bike Path has become a symbol of a larger problem in Rhode Island...
Five Questions With: Rosanne Somerson
Rosanne Somerson is retiring as president of the Rhode Island School of Design in June after six years at the helm. RISD recently named...
RISD names Proulx interim president
PROVIDENCE – Dave Proulx will temporarily fill the void at the Rhode Island School of Design when the college's President Rosanne Somerson retires next...
Everybody’s Business: She runs shop with a worldly view
(Editor’s note: This is the ninth installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
RISD receives $4M anonymous gift to help renovate Metcalf Building
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island School of Design announced Monday that it has received a $4 million anonymous donation to help revitalize the century-old...
Lotus Noire provides ‘culturally competent’ medical services
Temperance Taylor’s mission stems from problems she has seen and experienced in medical treatment as a Black single mom and family nurse practitioner.
Taylor recalled...
Developing ‘creative solutions’ for the work of artists, photographers and museums
Ted Peffer quickly dismisses his own creative talents – by no means does he identify as an artist or photographer.
Peffer instead describes himself as...
Five Questions With: Aidan Petrie
Aidan Petrie is a co-founder and managing partner for the New England Medical Innovation Center, a technology hub for the medical industry started by...
Five Questions With: Bob Samuels
Bob Samuels is Rhode Island School of Design’s executive director of integrated health and wellness. He spoke with Providence Business News about how the...
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