Tag: University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island unveils first-of-its-kind microscope in the U.S.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island last week unveiled a new microscope – the first of its kind in the U.S. –...
MAKING A MARK: Gaining influence takes time in U.S. House
When he arrived at the U.S. Capitol in January 2001 as a newly elected House member, Rep. James R. Langevin, D-R.I., understood that helping...
Unique gift reflects broad appeal
The concept started as a gift: Toye Onikoyi, a University of Rhode Island graduate who was working as an engineer at Rite-Solutions Inc. in...
R.I. Foundation awards $360K in medical research grants
PROVIDENCE – Fifteen medical research projects have been awarded more than $360,000 in seed funding from the Rhode Island Foundation to help with various...
With acquisitions, Citizens’ focus grows much wider
Citizens Financial Group Inc.’s headquarters holds a prominent place in downtown Providence. The 13-story building stands guard over the confluence of the Woonasquatucket and...
Five Questions With: Larry Larson
5Q: Larry Larson
Chairman, Slater Technology Fund
Sorensen family dean of engineering and professor of engineering, Brown University
1. What are your priorities as the new chair...
URI professor receives $500K grant to combat cyberattacks
HUI LIN, assistant professor of engineering at the University of Rhode Island, was recently awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to...
She’s at the ‘front door’ engaging businesses
Business Women Awards 2022
Industry Leader Education Services Katharine Hazard Flynn, University of Rhode Island Business Engagement Center
After four decades as a business leader, Katharine...
Return to URI paying dividends
Business Women Awards 2022
Woman to Watch Education Services Christy Ashley, University of Rhode Island College of Business
In 2015, marketing professor Christy Ashley gave up...
Dumas Gibbs energized to keep community members active
Business Women Awards 2022
Woman to Watch Government/Quasi-Government Chelsey Dumas Gibbs, Town of North Kingstown
A blizzard of improvements in recent years at public places...