Online programs now more easily accessible to students across the United States UMass Dartmouth recently became a member of a national network that allows the university to offer its high quality, affordable online degree programs and courses to students in any state or territory in the U.S. Currently, states have their own online education regulations, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The U.S. Department of Education today recognized three Rhode Island schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018, based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps. The schools receiving this honor are Colt Andrews Elementary School in Bristol, East Greenwich High School in East Greenwich, and Jamestown School-Melrose in Jamestown. “The Blue Ribbon School […]readmore
Providence, Rhode Island (September 27, 2018)– The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) opposes gubernatorial candidate Allan Fung’s plan to “place a School Resource Officer or police detail at every school” in Rhode Island and “split the cost with each city and town.” School resource officers and police details are expensive and provide […]readmore
Program will leverage the support of City and State leaders, Providence families, and other stakeholders to expand access to and affordability of higher education. PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and many other members of the local community joined Providence Promise yesterday afternoon at the State House Library to announce and celebrate the […]readmore
(EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Representatives from Teamsters Local 251 distributed a letter regarding the health and future of the New England Pension Fund to the Providence First Student bus drivers today. The letter addresses the mischaracterizations that First Student’s public relations experts are relying on as they refuse to budge in negotiations. Executive Director Ed […]readmore
Central Falls, RI. September 25, 2018 – Senator Jack Reed will celebrate the Central Falls School District as a 2018 Angels in Adoption® Honoree for their outstanding advocacy for Foster Care for the children of Central Falls. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which coordinates the Angels in Adoption® Program, will honor Central Falls School District at […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (D-Dist. 5, Providence) has released a statement on the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy outside the Providence Career and Technical Academy Wednesday afternoon. “It is with deep sadness that I write about yet another senseless killing of a bright 15-year-old boy,” said Representative Ranglin-Vassell. “Schools are sacred places […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, RI: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt is announcing the October 1 deadline to apply for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The 10,000 Small Businesses program, which was brought to Rhode Island through the efforts of Governor Gina Raimondo, offers a unique opportunity to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to […]readmore
Fund for Civic Activities making $12,500 available BRISTOL, R.I., Sept. 6, 2018 – With autumn fast approaching, it’s time for Bristol groups and residents to submit applications for the Fund for Civic Activities, run by the Town of Bristol/Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee. The fund, established in 2007 when RWU and Bristol reached a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement, […]readmore
The 8th annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the UMass Dartmouth community along with Sharing the Harvest Community Farm at the Dartmouth YMCA will once again collaborate on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. This year’s day will consist of with two […]readmore