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A DIFFERENT CLASSROOM: Douglas S. Alexander, director of the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies at Rhode Island College, speaks with RIC senior Miled Kalbourji in the institute’s cyber range classroom in 2025.  COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

R.I. higher-ed institutions reshaping talent pipelines

Education 08/14/2026

Educational institutions have come around to the idea that there is more than one kind of classroom, as students learn both on campus and...

Driving Forces: Edward O. Handy III

Digital Special Editions 08/14/2026

Edward O. Handy III The Washington Trust Co. chairman and CEO UNDER THE LEADERSHIP of Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, The Washinton Trust Co. has been...

America250-Enduring Success: The Washington Trust Co.

America250-Enduring Success 08/10/2026

(Editor’s note: This is the 21st installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

Washington Trust provides $13.6M financing for McGovern MHQ expansion

Financial Services 08/03/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. has provided $13.6 million in financing to McGovern MHQ Inc. to support the New England vehicle upfitter’s acquisition...

Washington Trust sponsors Aug. 5 Summer Pops concert in Providence

Art & Culture 07/30/2026

PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. will sponsor the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Summer Pops concert, helping bring the free outdoor performance back...

WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III says the growth in commercial lending, wealth management and branch expansion helped boost the Westerly-based bank's results in the second quarter. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Washington Trust CEO points to commercial lending, branch growth after strong...

Economic Activity 07/21/2026

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. Chairman and CEO Edward O. “Ned” Handy III said the bank's improved second-quarter results showed growth in commercial...

Washington Trust to open 30th branch in Bristol

Financial Services 07/20/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. plans to open its 30th full-service branch later this year in Bristol, expanding the bank's presence in Rhode...

WASHINGTON TRUST Bancorp Inc., parent of The Washington Trust Co., reported a $16 million profit for the second quarter of 2026, up 21% year over year. / PBN FILE PHOTO/SCOTT KINGSLEY

Washington Trust Q2 profit rises 21% on lending growth, higher margins

Economy 07/20/2026

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent company of The Washington Trust Co., on Monday reported a $16 million profit for the second...

Washington Trust leads $75.6M financing for Greater Boston orthopedic center

Financial Services 07/09/2026

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. recently led a $75.6 million construction-to-permanent financing package for a new orthopedic ambulatory surgery center and medical office...