PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 20 (TNSfund) -- Brown University issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: A total of $1.25 million in new grants from Brown University's Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence will support crucial Providence Public School District initiatives to strengthen high school libraries and boost middle school students' financial literacy. Most of the funding will support a three-year collaboration between the Brown University Library and librarians  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 19 (TNSpp) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: For oceanography master's graduate Sarah Cook, taking classes online just made common sense. The commuting time alone would be better used for study. "I commuted from Warwick, and when I found out there's an online program, I thought, 'I'm going to save some gas money.'" Cook already had more "real-world" responsibilities than many students: she owned a house, a dog, and had other things in her   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 16 (TNSper) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: After graduation, Yulyana Torres JD'23 will work at RWU School of Law as the new Associate Director of Admissions. Enlightening Internships & Opportunities: "RWU gives students special opportunities to interact with the Rhode Island Bar and community at large. I took advantage of the Alternative Spring Break Program, the Pro-Bono Collaborative Program, and RWU's Clinic/Externship guarantee to gain a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative David Cicilline, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner, and SkillsRI Executive Director Nina Pande announced today the opening of small business applications for the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program, managed by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and implemented by Skill  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 16 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on May 15, 2023: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, and Interim Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Utpala Bandy, MD, MPH, announced that a Superior Court judge has ordered that a receiver assume control of Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center, following the filing of a Petition for Court-Appointed Receiver by the RIDOH and the Attorney General. At a hearing o  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing today announced the award of more than $101 million in funding to support the construction and preservation as well as operating costs of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode Island. Of the 1,481 units, over 1,200 will be affordable housing. The announcement was made earlier this morning at RIHousing's May Board Meeting. In total, it's  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Jonathan Womer as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Administration (DOA). Womer will replace Brian Daniels, who has served as Acting DOA Director since April following the departure of James E. Thorsen. The Governor will submit Womer's name to the Rhode Island Senate for advice a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced his appointments to the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission. The commission will oversee the regulation, licensing and control of adult use and medical cannabis in the Ocean State. The Governor will send these three names to the Rhode Island Senate for Advice and Consent. "I am proud to appoint these three individuals to t  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Thomas Verdi as his nominee to serve as the next Director of the Department of Revenue (DOR). The Governor will submit Verdi's name to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. "Thomas Verdi's 35 years of serving the Providence community will be a tremendous asset as he serves as Director of the Depar  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 (TNSper) -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today swore in Joseph J. McBurney as the newest Associate Justice on the Rhode Island Superior Court and Collin Geiselman as Rhode Island's next Public Defender. Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court, Joseph J. McBurney Joseph J. McBurney most recently served as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division in the Offi  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement after signing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act into law. "Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman's right to choose and ensure equal access to these crucial health care services," said Governor Dan McKee. "As Governor, I am proud to sign this bill into law and I was proud to include related fundin  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 19 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 18, 2023: Governor Dan McKee and Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien today signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "I believe every Rhode Islander has a role to play in helping to improve educational outcomes for children across the state and I thank Mayor Don Grebien and the City of Pawtucket for their commitment to this initiative," said Governor McKee. "Providing a quality educ  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 20 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 19, 2023: On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee and Smithfield Town Manager Randy R. Rossi signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. "If we are going to catch up with our neighboring states, we know there needs to be additional learning time outside of the school day. Our out-of-school learning time can be fun, engaging, and inspiring while also supporting academic skill development," s  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 16 (TNSper) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Sarah Murray '23, who majored in Healthcare Administration with dual minors in Public Administration and Community Development through University College, has started a new position as a business planning analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Flexible, Online Courses: "Roger Williams University's online courses made it possible for me to meet my goals and show my children that college   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 16 (TNSper) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: Jacquelyn Beaulieu '23, a Finance and Accounting double major, has accepted a position as an audit accountant for RSM US LLP, part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms, in their Boston office. Learning Leadership: "I really wanted to capitalize on every opportunity given to me here. I added Finance as a second major and got into the Center for Advanced Financial Educat  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 20 (TNSsel) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news on May 19, 2023: Work hard and don't be afraid to dream big - that's the key to success in career and in life, Joyce and Bill Cummings told Roger Williams University graduates in their joint keynote address on Friday. Both Joyce and Bill Cummings shared their stories of taking these lessons they learned from their own modest upbringings and applying them as a young married couple with a family. They s  more