PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic? PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. In the five years since, more than 7 million people around the world have died, and political and economic systems have been left reeling. Experts say the it's time for the United States to take lessons from the pas more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown launches new master's degree program in sustainable energy PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- As the world undertakes a monumental shift toward clean and renewable energy sources, Brown University has launched a new master's degree program in sustainable energy aimed at providing students with the skills needed to help shape the future of energy. Developed by the leaders of Brown's Initiative f more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown's Hassenfeld Institute leader to chair U.S. Preventive Services Task Force PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Dr. Michael Silverstein, director of the Hassenfeld Child Health Innovation Institute at Brown University and a professor at Brown's School of Public Health, has been appointed chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The task force is an independent panel of experts that works more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, March 15 -- CVS Health issued the following news release: * * * CVS Weight Management program improves health outcomes while also lowering costs Three and a half million members of CVS Caremark's clients now enjoy access to clinical weight loss program with proven results, high satisfaction WOONSOCKET, R.I., March 14, 2025 -- CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) released compelling data today from the CVS Weight Management program in which participants achieved more than 15% weig more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Jury finds Central Falls man guilty of 2020 murder Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Central Falls man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court for the murder of 22-year-old Joel Rosario in 2020. On March 12, 2025, following the conclusion of a 17-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Maureen B. Keough, more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 13, 2025: * * * Governor McKee Announces Appointment to Coastal Resources Management Council PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, Governor Dan McKee announced he has selected Dr. Michael Reuter to serve on Rhode Island's Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). "Rhode Island's 400 miles of coastline and world-renowned beaches are of the utmost importance to our social, economic and  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 13 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on March 12, 2025: * * * Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Highlight Need for Proposed Real Jobs RI Investment in FY26 Budget Governor McKee has made workforce development a key pillar of his budget proposal MIDDLETOWN, RI -- Today, Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training Director Matthew Weldon, SENEDIA and McLaughlin Research Co more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 14 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Officially Introduces Extension School, Expanding Access to Workforce and Professional Education Rebrand from University College to RWU Extension School reinforces commitment to lifelong learning and industry partnerships. PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After a year-long development, Roger Williams University is proud to officially introduce the Roger Williams University Extension Scho more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, March 12 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * RWU Architecture Faculty Member Named 2025 ACSA Distinguished Professor Professor of Architecture Julian Bonder has been recognized by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture for his profound impact on students. By Jordan J. Phelan '19 BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University Professor of Architecture Julian Bonder has been honored as a 2025 Association of Collegiate Schools of Archi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Treating kids' health, inspiring medical careers -- an A+ plan takes shape in Central Falls school PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Before she began her clinical health elective at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Carolina Carrillo thought about school-based health care in the traditional sense -- kids with bellyaches, a nurse to assist, quick referrals to parents or a doctor.  more PR