PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: The first five graduating seniors in the critical Native American and Indigenous studies concentration shared reflections on their research and expanding a community of scholars. At Brown's 256th Commencement, five seniors will be the first to earn degrees in the newly created Critical Native American and Indigenous Studies concentration. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A lot can change in a few years. W  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 9 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island's attendance leaders for the week of April 29, 2024/*:   more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 10 (TNSres) -- CVS Health issued the following news release: A recent CVS Health(R) (NYSE: CVS)/Morning Consult survey found that a majority of adults have significant concerns about their mental health and rates across the country continue to rise. * Two-thirds (65%) of adults have experienced concerns about their own mental health or the mental health of their friends and family, which is up six percentage points from 2022 and 15 percentage points from 2020. *   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: As Brown celebrates its 256th Commencement, Nadia Tsado and Deanna Stueber will address their peers in separate master's and Ph.D. ceremonies on College Hill. The Graduate Student Council selected Deanna Stueber (left) and Nadia Tsado as this year's graduate student speakers. All photos by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In keeping with Brown's annual tradition of elevating   more

IRVINE, California, May 8 (TNSres) -- CoreLogic, a property, mortgage and consumer information provider, issued the following news release on May 7, 2024: * * * * U.S. single-family home prices rose by 5.3% year over year in March, marking the 146th consecutive month of annual growth. * Over the next 12 months, year-over-year home price gains are projected to range between 5.6% and 3.7%. * Four of the top five states for annual appreciation in March are in the Northeast: New Jersey (12.2%),   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: Musicians from the New York Classical Players provided expert insights and performed Brown students' original works as part of a Seminar in Composition course. A student takes notes as a professional string quartet plays his final project in a Brown composition course. Photos by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- "Are you happy with the tempo?" conductor Dongmin Kim asked fir  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 11 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on May 10, 2024: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives' passage of reforms to the state's Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights (LEOBOR): "I am pleased to see that that the Law Enforcement Officers' Due Process Accountability and Transparency Act passed today in the House of Representatives. This legi  more

CRANSTON, Rhode Island, May 10 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on May 9, 2024: Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Deputy Commissioner Lisa Odom-Villella, Director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) Director Richard Leclerc, Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Director Ashley Deckert, Cranston Superintendent Jeannine Nota-Masse, and Principal Bryan Byerlee today welcome  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 10 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release: In alignment with the #AttendanceMattersRI campaign, House Education Chair Joseph McNamara has introduced legislation put forth by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and supported by Governor Dan McKee that aims to ensure consistency in attendance policies and curb chronic absenteeism statewide. The bill will be discussed at this afternoon's House Education Committee meet  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Following the completion of the new three-lane traffic pattern on the Washington Bridge last month, Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce announced today the launch of a new marketing campaign to support businesses most impacted by the Washington Bridge reconstruction. "These iconic and local neighborhood favorites are open for business," said Governor Dan McKee. "  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 6, 2024: Governor Dan McKee today announced that the State of Rhode Island is pursuing a U.S. Department of Transportation National Infrastructure Project Assistance discretionary grant, also known as a Mega Grant, to fund 60% of the new Washington Bridge constructions costs. The State's application, which will include letters of support from the Rhode Island Congressional Delegati  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: By Jordan J. Phelan '19 At RWU, Leslie Gutierrez found a program that unites her passion with purpose as well as a welcoming community where she served as a Graduate Program Ambassador and a Graduate Assistant at the Intercultural Center. From the verdant landscapes of northwestern Georgia to the shell-laced coastlines of Rhode Island, Leslie Gutierrez's journey - a narrative of resilience, determination, and  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 10 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: After an extensive nationwide search, Roger Williams University has appointed Gloria M. Arcia, a seasoned financial executive with a wealth of experience in higher education management, as the next Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. Arcia's exemplary leadership and proven track record of success underscores RWU's commitment to excellence as the community emba  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 10 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: As part of a steadfast commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive institution, Roger Williams University has named Joanna N. Ravello Goods, an equity and institutional change leader, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer. As a pivotal member of the President's Cabinet, Ravello Goods will spearhead RWU's initiatives for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) acr  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: Using the scientific principles behind fluid mechanics, students in a School of Engineering course produced stunning imagery brought to life via high-speed photography. Engineering 0350/1350: Art Fluid Engineering is known for how it merges what are traditionally two distinct disciplines --visual art and fluid mechanics. Photo by Nick Dentamaro/Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- In a ground f  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Brown University issued the following news: An analysis of drugs seized by law enforcement agencies revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, including fentanyl, in counterfeit pills. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- A new analysis revealed the frequency of potentially lethal substances, such as fentanyl and xylazine, in counterfeit pills that had been circulating in Rhode Island's illicit drug supply. Study author Dr. Rachel Wightman,   more

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, May 9 -- The University of the Ozarks issued the following news: By Larry Isch University of the Ozarks Executive Vice President Gloria Arcia, Ed.D., has been named the new executive vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Arcia has served as executive vice president for finance and administration at U of O since Aug. 2023. She was the University's vice president for finance and adm  more