Rhode Island public colleges and universities are set to receive $90 million in federal stimulus money to help with COVID-19 related costs. The latest coronavirus stimulus relief package approved in early March will give the University of Rhode Island roughly $30 million, Rhode Island College just under $22 million and the Community College of Rhode […]
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Marc Parlange will return to Rhode Island to take the helm at URI at a pivotal moment
The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Marc Parlange as the school’s next president Monday evening. Parlange was born in Providence, and currently serves as provost at Monash University in Melbourne University in Melbourne, the largest university in the country. “My life and career have taken me around the world, […]
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Rent relief now available to R.I. renters and landlords
Rhode Island is putting an additional $200 million in federal funding towards helping tenants who’ve lost income during the coronavirus pandemic. Renters can apply for up to 12 months of aid through the “Rent Relief RI” program, and there is no monthly limit on rent payments. Christine Hunsinger, assistant deputy director for policy and research […]
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URI increases COVID-19 testing for students in fraternities and sororities, citing high volume of cases
The University of Rhode Island has begun testing Greek life members weekly because of the high number of COVID-19 cases in fraternities and sororities. During the first week of March, the university reported almost 200 cases of the coronavirus. Of these, 70% were among students in Greek chapters. In response, university administrators ordered students in […]
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Most RI colleges and universities cancel spring break but travel is still a concern
Most Rhode Island colleges and universities have canceled spring break this year, but that doesn’t mean students aren’t traveling.
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Uptick in COVID-19 cases has URI administrators worried
In the past week, URI has seen a spike in COVID-19 cases. But, some students say they plan to continue gathering with friends.
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Rhode Islanders approve $400 million in bond questions
Rhode Islanders approved $400 million in bond measures in Tuesday’s special election to fund projects ranging from affordable housing to facilities upgrades for higher education.
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RI recovers $3.5 million in fraudulent unemployment insurance claims
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training reported Monday that the state has recovered about $3.5 million of the $23 million stolen in unemployment insurance fraud since the pandemic began.
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Rhode Islanders 75 and older can sign up for vaccination at pharmacies this weekend
Retail pharmacies in Rhode Island next week will start administering vaccines to people 75 and older who live at home. State officials also announced during a news conference on Thursday that COVID-19 restrictions on businesses will be scaled back. The vaccine will be available at 14 Walgreens and 7 CVS stores within the week, and […]
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Rhode Islanders 75 and older can sign up for vaccination at pharmacies this weekend
Retail pharmacies in Rhode Island next week will start administering vaccines to people 75 and older who live at home. State officials also announced during a news conference on Thursday that COVID-19 restrictions on businesses will be scaled back.
