The third award in as many years from the Office of Naval Research will further the University’s research efforts in the blue economy and offshore wind sectors On February 8, 2022, UMass Dartmouth and Congressman William Keating announced a $4.3M grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to research projects through the Marine and […]Read More
The $595,485 grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) will aid future nursing students in addressing stigma towards opioid use disorder UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty members Professor Mary McCurry, Assistant Professor Monika Schuler, Assistant Professor Jennifer Viveiros, Assistant Professor Shannon Avery-Desmarais, and Assistant Professor Mirinda Tyo were part […]Read More
East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, is pleased to announce the following student(s) who have achieved Dean’s List status for the quarter ending December 18, 2021. Students must achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a maximum scale of 4.0 to […]Read More
Over 50 RI schools and libraries get a share of federal connectivity funding through the American Rescue Plan Reed announces $12.25 million in ECF awards across the state PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, announced over $12.25 million in American Rescue Plan broadband investments for Rhode […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Higher Ed Academy Proposal to Accelerate Postsecondary
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Legislation Will Ensure In-State Tuition Regardless of Immigration Status PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by Senator Sandra Cano and Representative Grace Diaz, today signed into law legislation (2021-S 990, 2021-H 5238) which will ensure in-state tuition for Rhode Island students regardless of immigration status. The bill signing took place at the Community College of Rhode Island […]Read More
General Assembly passes Rep. Biah and Sen. Quezada’s legislation that
STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly tonight passed Rep. Nathan W. Biah and Sen. Ana B. Quezada’s legislation (2021-H 5829A / 2021-S 0991) which would streamline the English as a second language (ESL) and/or English language learner (ELL) teaching certification process. The purpose of the legislation is to increase the number and percentage of teachers in the […]Read More
General Assembly passes Rep. Williams’ bill that establishes African American
STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly tonight passed Rep. Anastasia P. Williams’ (D-Dist. 9, Providence) legislation (2021-H 5697aa) that would incorporate African heritage history education in all Rhode Island elementary and secondary schools. The goal is for all students to receive instruction on African heritage history in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of […]Read More
General Assembly OKs Diaz legislation that would grant immigrants in-state
STATE HOUSE — The General Assembly today approved legislation introduced by Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) that would grant in-state tuition rates to all Rhode Islanders, regardless of immigration status. The Student Success Act (2021-H 5238) would identify those students who are exempt from paying nonresident tuition at public universities, colleges or community colleges. “This […]Read More
The Annual Citywide Summer Learning Initiative Kicks Off This Week PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Community Library (PCL) and Providence Public Library (PPL) are proud to partner once again on the city’s Passport to Summer Learning program. The innovative program, now in its eighth year, will take a hybrid approach to learning as Rhode Island emerges from the […]Read More
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