PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 25 (TNSPer) -- Brown University issued the following news release: Sylvia R. Carey-Butler, an accomplished higher education leader with deep experience leading diversity and inclusion initiatives, has been appointed Brown University's next vice president for institutional equity and diversity, effective August 16, 2021. Carey-Butler currently serves as chief diversity officer for Kennesaw State University. She designed the diversity and inclusion curriculum for t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 23 (TNSJou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Results from a new study show that many Americans remain fiercely loyal to their like-minded communities, even when their health is on the line -- an important lesson for future pandemics. * * * What motivated Americans to wear masks and stay socially distanced (or not) at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? More often than not, it was partisanship, rather than perceived or actual heal more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 23 (TNSEve) -- Brown University issued the following news release: On March 12, 2020, as COVID-19 arrived in full force, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson conveyed nearly unthinkable news -- most students, faculty and staff would need to leave the Brown campus with the spring semester to be completed remotely. As heart-wrenching as the decision was, it wasn't a particularly challenging one to make. "That's something that I could never have imagined  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 (TNSOps) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Brown President Christina H. Paxson discussed leadership and innovation in a virtual Chronicle of Higher Education event focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, anti-Black racism and threats to democracy in 2020-21. * * * On March 12, 2020, as COVID-19 arrived in full force, Brown University President Christina H. Paxson conveyed nearly unthinkable news -- most students, faculty and staff would  more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 23 (TNSPro) -- Clark University issued the following news: Rhode Island state Representative Deb Ruggiero never thought that a simple lunch meeting would become a seminal moment in her career. On a summer day in 2019 she met fellow public servant Joe O'Brien, former mayor of Worcester, at an outdoor cafe in Jamestown, RI. O'Brien wanted to talk to her about a new master's program developed by Clark University, which he was directing. His advocacy convinced her to  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 26 -- The Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news on June 25, 2021: The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) recently granted Rhode Island approval to extend Pandemic-EBT benefits (P-EBT) through the summer months of July and August 2021. As they did throughout the school year, RIDE and DHS are working togethe more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 23 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee and Scott Avedisian, CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), announced today that public restrooms are reopening at three transit facilities in the state. Restrooms at the Newport Transportation and Visitors Center and the Pawtucket Transit Center reopened recently, and the restrooms at Kennedy Plaza in Providence are scheduled to reopen tomorrow, Ju more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 22 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee announced that he has nominated Guillermo Tello to serve as Director of the Department of Revenue, replacing Jim Thorsen, who has taken the role of Director of the Department of Administration. "We're building a team with a history of public service and sound financial experience," said Governor McKee. "Guillermo has worked extensively on helping governments manage t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 24 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: Governor Dan McKee has announced the availability of funding to support innovative and long-term sustainable projects to increase internet access for low- and moderate-income households across the state. The new program, managed by the state's Office of Housing and Community Development, provides financial resources to eligible organizations and municipalities in support of initiatives  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 25 (TNSRes) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: When David Cipoletta was an undergraduate student at the University of Rhode Island, he had no idea he would become a co-founder of a successful technology company just a couple of years after graduating, but he certainly put himself in a position to do so. Cipoletta, who is the chief technology officer Pison Technology, in addition to being the co-founder, earned three bachelor's degrees from more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 25 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: Thirteen University of Rhode Island graduating seniors were honored for their academic and community achievements at the University's 24th annual Black Scholar Awards. Established in 1998 by Donald Cunnigen, URI professor of sociology and anthropology, the awards recognize African-American students for their outstanding achievements in leadership, community involvement, academic achievement, an more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 24 (TNSAwa) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news on June 23, 2021: Two rising juniors at the University of Rhode Island have been selected as fellows by the national nonprofit Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) to participate in the organization's MLT Career Prep Program, which aims to support and empower talented students from underrepresented communities. As Career Prep Fellows, Warith Balogun and Markeem Rodrigues, both URI Honors Pro more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 24 (TNSPer) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island College of Business has a new member of its leadership team. Christy Ashley, Ph.D. '06, assumed the role of associate dean for undergraduate programs as of June 21. She succeeds Douglas Hales, professor of supply chain management, who held the role for the last three and a half years. As associate dean, Ashley will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of und more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 24 (TNSPro) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension is launching a new effort designed to simultaneously address the issues of food waste and food security. The new program, Food Recovery for Rhode Island, aims to rescue and recycle food by changing the way Rhode Islanders shop for, store, prepare, preserve and compost it. "About 100,000 pounds of wasted food enters the Johnston landfill ever more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 24 (TNSPer) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island has named Alyssa Boss, a former partner in the Providence law firm of Cameron & Mittleman LLP and former executive vice president and general counsel for the Care New England Health System, to the position of University general counsel. She starts at URI on July 6. The Exeter resident and URI alumna succeeds Louis J. Saccoccio, who retired in December 2020 after  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 25 (TNSPar) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Development Institute has teamed up with RI Bio, Back to Work RI, and Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training to introduce workers to careers in biotechnology. "Introduction to Biotechnology" is a free, virtual course providing an overview in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields. Presented by Dr. Beth Zielinski-Habersha more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 25 (TNSJou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Researchers find that aspects of climate change events can lead to more resilient coral offspring, able to acclimate to new environmental factors * * * A two-year research project involving University of Rhode Island scientists demonstrated that offspring, coming from adult corals that had survived high-intensity environmental stresses such as bleaching events, are better suited to sur more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 23 (TNSMon)-- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: The University of Rhode Island announced that Craig D. '80 and Sandra Steeneck have committed $1.3 million to advance the immediate and long-term priorities of the College of Business. The gift is structured in three parts. A pledge of $250,000 will contribute to the renovation and expansion of Ballentine Hall and result in the naming of The Steeneck Family Student Lounge. A gift of $60,000 sup more PR