PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Ten years ago, a small group of students from Brown University's Class of 2016 gathered on campus to share their successes and struggles as first-generation college students.That conversation, in which they increasingly realized their experiences were not isolated, inspired them to create 1vyG, a way for first-generation, low-income students to connect and empower one another. Mo  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Brown University will not divest from 10 companies described in a student-led divestment proposal as facilitating "the Israeli occupation of Palestinian Territory."The Corporation of Brown University voted on Tuesday, Oct. 8, to support a recommendation from Brown's Advisory Committee on University Resources Management (ACURM) against divestment. University Chancellor Brian T. Moy  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 3 -- Brown University issued the following news: Brown University has earned a 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award for its campus-wide commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion. The award, announced on Thursday, Oct. 3, recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the institution, from strong leadership and supplier diversity, to sustained efforts to support  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] To meet a growing need for health care problem-solvers who are proficient in computer science, technology and data analytics, Brown University is launching a master's degree program in health informatics.The goal of the two-year, on-campus master of science program is to equip learners with knowledge and skills to harness cutting-edge data analytics to improve the accuracy of pat  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- Brown University issued the following news: PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Hazel Origin Coffee has brought new excitement to the southern end of Brown University's campus, opening the doors to a new Providence location and welcoming hundreds of customers during an early-fall grand opening event. Located on the ground floor of Brown's Chen Family Hall at 250 Brook St., the specialty coffee shop offers premium organic coffee and tea alongside locally sourc  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the use of agricultural land at one site in Rhode Island. DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) will lease the parcel only for the purpose of raising and harvesting agricultural products because the parcels are in state management areas that were acquired and a  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 12 -- The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Rhode Islanders Urged to Continue Mosquito Prevention Measures due to High Risk of EEE and WNV Statewide * * * The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that the most recent mosquito samples tested by the Rhode Island State Health Laboratories (RISHL) has confirmed one positive fi  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * International student Daniella Hernandez connects to her heritage with a children's book about the Puerto Rican dance and makes her VMA dance debut. * * * By Triniti Brown Daniella Hernandez's love for dance began at a young age, starting with ballet and moving into hip-hop. Then came her discovery of bomba, Puerto Rico's oldest musical genre, and the Roger Williams University junior found   more

WARWICK, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news: An aspiring teacher who has now found their niche in the world of performing arts, Community College of Rhode Island Class of 2024 alum Allison "Sonny" Wong is taking their talents to the Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theater as one of four new fellows in its 2024-25 Gamm Fellowship Program. CCRI remains a pivotal player in the Gamm Fellowship Program; Wong is the fourth CCRI graduate selected f  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Fios to reach more homes in the state, including Jamestown and Westerly * * * In partnership with the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Verizon plans to expand its all-fiber, high-speed broadband, reliable service to over three thousand underserved addresses in Jamestown and Westerly. "Verizon is focused on delivering high-speed internet service and the major economic be  more