STATE HOUSE – President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) has appointed Sen. Ana B. Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence) to serve on the Senate Commerce and Education committees. The Commerce Committee considers legislation and matters relating to financial institutions, business regulation, property and casualty insurance, technology and telecommunications. The Senate […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza today joined City Council members, School Board members, representatives from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation (NMEF) and the Harvard Graduate School of Education as well as community members to announce the All In: Providence Education Moonshot Summit. The summit, on April 8, will aim to engage all Providence stakeholders including […]readmore
Roger williams University hosting hundreds of local students in Lego robotics tournament this weekend Each member of winning team in FIRST LEGO League tournament will receive $20,000 in scholarships to attend RWU BRISTOL, R.I., January 11, 2016 - Roger Williams University will host nearly 500 elementary and middle school students from across Rhode Island in […]readmore
Providence, RI - January 11, 2017 - The red-hot culinary scene in Providence warms up the cold weather during Providence Winter Restaurant Weeks, January 15-28. Diners will be able to choose from nearly 90 restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe lunches for $14.95 and three-course prix fixe dinners for $29.95 and $34.95. Visit an old favorite […]readmore
Pawtucket - Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced today the formation of a search committee to assist the City in identifying a Public Safety Director. The Public Safety Director will oversee police, fire and the City's Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and work to implement best practices, identify improvements, and provide high quality services to Pawtucket's residents. […]readmore
ANN ARBOR-- Los niños que anticipan que sus padres se sentirán felices si ellos confiesan sus faltas son más propensos a decir la verdad aún arriesgándose a ser castigados por las mismas, de acuerdo con un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de Michigan. El estudio, que también encontró que los niños mayores son más propensos […]readmore
U.S. News & World Report Ranks New England Institute of Technology's Online Bachelor Programs No. 8 Nationally East Greenwich, RI - U.S. News & World Report just released its 2017 Best Online Programs, a resource used by millions of domestic and international students to compare the academic quality and value of bachelor's and master's level […]readmore
WASHINGTON— AFT St. Louis and its national affiliate, the American Federation of Teachers, have cheered the full reaccreditation of Saint Louis Public Schools, highlighting the collaborative work between the union and the district that set the stage for the decision. At its meeting earlier today, the Missouri State Board of Education approved the district’s reaccreditation, […]readmore
Each member of winning team in FIRST LEGO League tournament will receive $20,000 in scholarships to attend RWU BRISTOL, R.I., January 11, 2016 – Roger Williams University will host nearly 500 elementary and middle school students from across Rhode Island in a LEGO robotics tournament on Saturday, Jan. 14. Each member of the winning team […]readmore
Rhode Island College Announces New Senior Leadership Positions New administrative positions at RIC are aimed at addressing the college’s strategic goals to increase institutional effectiveness and create a more inclusive, welcoming campus. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Anna Cano Morales will become Associate Vice President for Community, Equity and Diversity at Rhode Island College, effective January 17, […]readmore