PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * $11 million federal award to launch Brown-based center to accelerate RNA research in Rhode Island * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Backed by a five-year, $11.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, a new Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) at Brown University will expand RNA research and provide key infrastructure to support a growing array of RNA scientists across Rhode more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Aetna, a CVS Health company, issued the following news release: * * * Aetna achieves over 81% of Medicare Advantage members in 4-Star plans and over 63% in 4.5-Star plans for 2026 HARTFORD, CT, Oct. 9, 2025 -- Aetna, a CVS Health company (NYSE: CVS), announced today that over 81 percent of its Medicare Advantage (MA) members are in 2026 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) plans that are rated 4 stars or higher (out of 5 stars) by the Centers for Me more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * As GLP-1 pills near FDA approval, Bryant expert emphasizes lifestyle changes to manage side effects of drugs for weight loss By Emma Bartlett Move over GLP-1 injectables; Novo Nordisk -- creator of Ozempic and Wegovy -- and Eli Lilly -- producer of Zepbound -- are racing to develop a pill version of their drugs to help people shed pounds. "There's a lot of hype and anticipation for this new pill version more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University anthropologist Ieva Jusionyte awarded MacArthur 'genius grant' * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has named Ieva Jusionyte, a Brown University professor of international security and anthropology, one of 22 MacArthur Fellows from across the United States for 2025. Commonly known as "genius grants," each fellowship awards an $800,000 st more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * 'Be indispensable': Alums offer career advice amid shaky market, rise of AI at Financial Services Forum By Bob Curley Bryant's hands-on educational philosophy and the opportunities provided by experiential learning programs such as the Archway Investment Fund and others offer a strong foundation for students entering the workplace, alumni panelists said at the recent Financial Services Forum. While the t more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Oct. 8 -- CVS Health issued the following news release: * * * CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Fort Worth In collaboration with Fort Worth Housing Solutions, the center offers no-cost training for Fort Worth's future health care workforce * Fort Worth, TX, Oct. 7, 2025 -- CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is expanding access to health care careers with the launch of its new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center and Community Resource Center in more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 6 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Exhibition that originated in Brown course highlights artwork by Israeli and Palestinian children * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- How can Palestinian and Israeli children living amid conflict be given a voice? With paper, colored pencils and markers, Brown student Canaan Estes suggested in a Fall 2024 proposal he wrote for a Brown course called Israel-Palestine: Public Humanities. Estes, a Jewish more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 9 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice to speak at Brown University in fall Ogden lectures * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- Hillary Rodham Clinton and Condoleezza Rice -- two accomplished public service leaders who served as the nation's 67 th and 66 th U.S. Secretary of State, respectively -- will visit Brown University for speaking events six days apart in October and November. Clinton, who more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Laser-focused learning: Bryant University powers up Acclaro Medical's sales force By Stephen Kostrzewa "We're covering a lot today and all of it is crucially important," Bryant University Professor of Marketing Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D. told Acclaro Medical's newest sales team members. "This is where you make the deal or you lose it to your biggest competitor." As the salespeople from around the company list more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 7 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Announces New Shawmut Scholars Cohort, Advancing Partnership that Builds the Next Generation of Construction Leaders Four first-year students earn four-year, full-tuition scholarships with paid internships, mentorship, and professional development through the Shawmut Scholars program. By Kelly Brinza Four incoming Roger Williams University (RWU) students have been selected f more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 10 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Is it legal for Trump to send troops into US cities? RWU Law Professors Peter Margulies and Jared Goldstein debate the legality of the president sending the National Guard into Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon. By Edward Fitzpatrick President Trump recently proposed using American cities as "training grounds" for the military. He has already sent the National Guard troops to Los Angeles, a more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Oct. 11 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news on Oct. 10, 2025: * * * RWU Students Lead the Way in Undergraduate Research and Discovery At the 2025 Summer Research Showcase, students from across disciplines presented their findings on topics ranging from marine conservation to advanced materials science. By Jordan J. Phelan From developing probiotic treatments to protect oyster populations to exploring coral resilience and advancing electronic system more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 6 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * With new analysis, Apollo samples brought to Earth in 1972 reveal exotic sulfur hidden in Moon's mantle * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- When astronauts returned from NASA's final Apollo Moon mission in 1972, some of the samples they collected were sealed and carefully stored away in the hope that future researchers using advanced equipment might analyze them and make new discoveries. Now, a resea more PR