PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 3 (TNSrpt) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Commitment to equal opportunity prompts analysis that finds no gender-based differences between men and women faculty in some areas at Brown, and others where the University must take steps to improve. * * * After an extensive data-driven analysis focused on representation, equity and inclusion, a task force appointed to examine the status of women faculty at Brown University issued its fina more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 3 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Researchers from Brown and Rhode Island Hospital are working with Rhode Island community members to understand how apps, monitors and other emerging technologies can help prevent opioid overdose deaths. * * * When Ju Park was studying epidemiology in graduate school, she volunteered with a harm reduction organization that trained local community members on how to prevent a drug overdose. She more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 (TNSjou) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Fluid mechanics researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles. * * * Here are some scientific findings worthy of a toast: Researchers from Brown University and the University of Toulouse in France have explained why bubbles in Champagne fizz up in a straight line while bubbl more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, May 4 (TNSres) -- CVS Health issued the following news release: CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. * * * First quarter highlights * Total revenues increased to $85.3 billion, up 11.0% compared to prior year * GAAP diluted EPS of $1.65 and Adjusted EPS of $2.20 * Generated cash flow from operations of $7.4 billion Note: Financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2022 thro more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence County Superior Court judge has ordered a deceptive contractor to stop performing contracting work following an enforcement action filed by the Office of the Attorney General against the contractor and his companies. On April 24, 2023, Superior Court Justice Kevin F. McHugh imposed an injunction prohibiting Michael Br more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 3, 2023: The McKee Administration's Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) today announced more than $85,000 in mini-grants to 21 community-based organizations to support Medicaid renewals. "We know that about one third of all Rhode Islanders are currently enrolled in Medicaid coverage; that's more than 350,000 people," said Governor Dan McKee. "Our goal is to ensure more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 2 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 1, 2023: Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, and Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined 0rsted and Eversource, and other local leaders at the developers' ProvPort offshore wind construction hub to celebrate the launch of Revolution Wind's advanced foundation components construction - and the successful comple more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 6 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 5, 2023: The McKee Administration today announced a package of budget proposals aimed at spurring housing development, creating housing opportunities for vulnerable Rhode Islanders, and supporting cities and towns. These new investments will help address the long-lagging housing production rates in Rhode Island, catalyze expanded housing supply, and mitigate upward pressure on rents more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 3 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on May 2, 2023: Governor Dan McKee today announced that East Providence has become the third community to sign the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. Mayor Bob DaSilva signed the compact during a taping of his new local television show and in doing so committed to helping the state improve student achievement levels through increasing out-of-school learning time. "It's encouraging to see munic more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: the McKee Administration's Executive Office of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Foundation announced $3.25 million in grant funding to 15 nonprofit organizations to address opioid use, treatment and prevention. "The grants are fully funded with Opioid Settlement Agreement dollars," said Governor Dan McKee. "I am pleased that these funds will address Rhode Island's preventio more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * Lemley lecture series guest and alumnus Dr. Arthur Horwich discussed how medical school at Brown sparked a passion for basic science and medicine, a combination that has led to discoveries of significance to Alzheimer's and more. * * * In 1973, classes for Brown University's newly formed medical school were held in the basement of the Biomedical Center, behind an imposing, windowless metal d more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, May 3 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * At the Student Academic Showcase and Honors, students presented research and capstone projects for the RWU community and celebrated academic achievements * * * As a child, Lucero Blanco loved writing and illustrating stories. She also loved fish. Now, as a junior at Roger, she's combined her academic studies in STEM and the arts by creating a graphic novel featuring elements of marine biology, more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 4 (TNSres) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI Nutrition student's study shows even those with better information can be influenced by potentially inaccurate health-themed posts * * * Social media has an unavoidable influence on our daily lives, especially among college-age students, and is a significant--but not always accurate--source of information on basically every topic imaginable. That includes information centered around  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 4 (TNSper) -- Brown University issued the following news release: Thomas A. Lewis, a Brown University alumnus, faculty member and administrator, will become the University's new dean of the Graduate School, effective July 1. Lewis, a professor of religious studies, has served as interim dean of the Graduate School during the current academic year, after longtime leader Andrew Campbell completed his term as dean in June 2022. Previously, Lewis served as the school' more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Grants help Alexa Raudales and Emmanuel Thomas continue their research on opioid and alcohol use and related harms, respectively * * * Two University of Rhode Island graduate students in psychology will further their research studies after being awarded prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA F31 Fellowships, funded by the National Institutes of Health. Alexa Raudales and Emmanuel Thomas w more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 2 (TNSbook) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Justin Wyatt's forthcoming book surveys the full history of American independent film. We asked him to pick five must-see films * * * For many, the term "independent film" conjures images of cerebral, low-budget movies screened in small art house theaters or elite film festivals. But to Justin Wyatt, an associate professor of communication studies, journalism, and film media at the Univ more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, May 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Clinical Professor Jeffrey Bratberg helps write American Pharmacists Association new policy statements on substance use * * * University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Clinical Professor Jeffrey Bratberg has played a key role in historic changes to The American Pharmacists Association's House of Delegates' policy statements on substance use. The association is now expressing support more PR