KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * 'Bridge to Ocean Exploration' serves as pathway to URI for CCRI students CCRI students gain hands-on experience in URI ocean science labs * Students from the Community College of Rhode Island can gain valuable hands-on experience in laboratories at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) through the Bridge to Ocean Exploration (B2OE) Program. Developed and manag more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Academic symposium spotlights medical students' research * Insights from nearly 150 research projects were on proud display at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School in mid-November as part of the medical school's 19 th annual academic symposium. The school hosts the showcase each fall to highlight the vast array of student-led research conducted the previous summer.  Class of 2028 medical stude more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Art exhibitions at Brown University honor and interpret historic campus elm tree * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] The wood from a beloved American elm tree that shaded Brown's College Green for decades before its necessary removal in 2024 is seeing new life through two campus art exhibitions one currently on view and one that is planned for Spring 2026. Eiden Spilker's Brown Arts Institute solo exhi more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 13 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown employees take the stage in first-ever 'Battle of the Bands' to benefit United Way of Rhode Island * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Since opening in 2023, Brown University's Lindemann Performing Arts Center has welcomed world-renowned artists, songwriters and ensembles. For one November night, the spotlight shifted to bands featuring Brown employees, who filled the main hall with classic rock, r more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown expands financial support for graduate student veterans, enhances peer-mentorship program * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] As communities across the nation honored those who have served in the U.S. military, Brown University marked Veterans Day with two significant steps forward in its ongoing work to expand access and strengthen support for military veterans enrolled as Brown students. The Un more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 10 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health to hold Investor Day on December 9, 2025 * WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 10, 2025 CVS Health(r) (NYSE: CVS) will hold its Investor Day on December 9 th, 2025. Members of management will discuss the Company's strategy and will provide financial guidance for 2025 and 2026. The conference will begin at 8:00 AM ET. A link to the live webcast and presentation materials will be avai more PR

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 10 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Pharmacy celebrates grand opening of new Brooklyn store * CVS Health leaders, store and pharmacy team members, and neighborhood residents celebrated the opening of new Flatiron District location WOONSOCKET, R.I., November 10, 2025 Leaders from CVS Health(r) (NYSE: CVS ) and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new CVS Pharmacy in Brooklyn. The store, located at  more PR

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Nov. 13 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Future of sales isn't human or AI; it's both, says Bryant AI marketing expert Stefanie Boyer By Bob Curley Artificial intelligence (AI) won't replace human salespeople. But it will make good sellers better, and those who don't learn to use AI will quickly find themselves left behind, says Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D., professor of Marketing and head of the Bryant University Sales Institute. "When I began teach more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 15 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Novel study at URI seeks to treat neurological symptoms of rare genetic disorder As treatments have extended lifespan of young patients with Fanconi Anemia, related neurological syndrome discovered, prompting NIH-funded study * A rare, genetic disorder that prevents bone marrow from producing healthy blood cells and platelets, often associated with birth defects, blood disorders, and cancers i more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Researchers warn of invisible groundwater threats to aging urban infrastructure in the journal Nature Cities URI professor Christopher Russoniello and colleagues discuss impact of climate on our cities * Groundwater rise as result of climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities, says University of Rhode Island assistant professor of geosciences Christopher Russoniello.  more PR

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Resilient R.I. State Coral Could Play Role in Saving Coral Reefs Amid Climate Change Roger Williams University Professor Koty Sharp says the northern star coral could offer insights to help protect tropical reefs as ocean temperatures rise. By Edward Fitzpatrick The northern star coral is just like Rhode Island. "It's small," Roger Williams University Associate Professor of Marine Biology Koty Shar more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 10 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Suicide prevention program decreases risks, saves lives among people recently released from jail * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] A federally funded clinical trial to evaluate an intervention to prevent suicides among people recently released from jail reduced suicide attempts by 55%. That's according to a new study in JAMA Network Open led by researchers from Brown University and Michigan State Uni more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Authors, higher education experts present ideas for 'Hacking College' at ATL Fall Symposium Ned Laff, Scott Carlson recommend changes in curriculum, academic advising to focus on fields of study over specific majors * Higher education is facing myriad challenges, and fundamental structural changes to colleges and universities are needed to ensure their future success, according to authors Ned  more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI team creates tabletop blast device to study long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury Molecular biologists pair with mechanical engineers for URI-built experimental model offering new way to look at TBI-related neurodegenerative disease * Four University of Rhode Island researchers have developed and tested a cost-effective, easy-to-use tabletop device that can generate pre more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 11 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Veterans Day ceremony honors contributions of veterans to the nation and to the Brown community * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Hundreds of community members gathered in Brown University's historic Sayles Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for a Veterans Day ceremony that both honored the service of U.S. military veterans and reaffirmed the University's support for a growing number of military-affiliated stud more PR