PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Sandhya L. Iyer, an accomplished attorney who brings extensive legal and management expertise across multiple sectors and currently serves as Dartmouth College's chief legal officer, has been appointed senior vice president and general counsel at Brown University. In her role, Iyer will serve as Brown's chief legal officer, advising the University's senior leaders, members of the  more

WARWICK, Rhode Island, Aug. 7 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news: The Community College of Rhode Island has announced its selection as one of 18 community colleges nationwide to receive a grant from the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). CCRI was awarded a $75,000 grant to provide financial support for students enrolled in the college's medical assistant and patient support specialist workforce training programs. "We are honored that CCRI has been   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 9 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: CRANSTON- At the Department of Business Regulation today, Governor McKee was joined by bill sponsors Representative Ackerman (D-Dist. 45, Cumberland, Lincoln) and Senator Jacob Bissaillon (D-Dist. 1, Providence) for a ceremonial signing of new solar protections legislation. Speakers also included Director of the Department of Business Regulation Elizabeth Dwyer and Acting  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] When Maiya Jannah was a kid, she was enthralled by what she saw on television shows. Whatever the subject was, that's what she wanted to be: From an FBI agent to an Olympic athlete to a music producer, Jannah imagined herself in the shoes of any compelling protagonist. "That was true for literally every single TV show and movie that I watched," said Jannah, a rising senior at Br  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2024: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement today after the Court accepted Rhode Island Recycled Metals' fire remediation plan, thereby allowing company operations to resume following the installation of infrared cameras. "Rhode Island Recycled Metals forfeited its right to manage its own business a long time ago. With the utmost respect  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 6 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Firm is Finalist for Connecticut Law Tribune's Social Impact, Legal Innovators & Disrupters Distinctionsdrrt5t * * * BOSTON - The Connecticut Law Tribune has recognized Troutman Pepper's William Belanger, Max Gladstone, Mayisha Khan, and Gwendolyn Tawresey with New England Legal Awards in three categories, and the firm is a finalist for two additional awards. All winners will be announced at a September  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] When the U.S. women's rugby sevens team defeated 2016 gold medalists Australia in a nail-biting finish at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris to earn the bronze medal, head coach Emilie Bydwell secured two historic firsts. Not only did the Brown University Class of 2008 graduate help Team USA bring home its first-ever Olympic medal in women's rugby sevens, but in doing so, she became  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Good things come to those who wait just ask the U.S. figure skating team. After a two-and-a-half-year delay following a Russian doping scandal, the members of Team USA will finally receive the gold medals they earned in a team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. It marks the United States' first-ever gold in the Olympic team event. Champions Park in Paris, where hundre  more