The number of college students in Rhode Island has been falling for many years, and the declining birth rate since the Great Recession is about to make that problem worse, with enrollment numbers expected to drop significantly over the next decade. Many colleges and universities are scrambling to figure out how to survive with fewer […]
Johnson & Wales University
Posted inEconomy, Education, Local
JWU cuts 91 jobs
Like many New England colleges and universities, Providence-based Johnson & Wales University has been hit hard by declining enrollments. But university officials say their efforts at cost cutting haven’t kept pace with the smaller student body. On Tuesday, university officials announced they are laying off 52 faculty members and 39 staff people — 91 people […]
Posted inPolitics, The Weekly Catch
What do the election results mean for Rhode Islanders?
With Republicans soon in control of the White House, Senate, and possibly the House, what could it mean for Rhode Islanders? Political reporter Ian Donnis and political scientist Wendy Schiller join us to talk about that and other takeaways from Tuesday’s elections. Also, how are the state’s young voters feeling about the election results? We talk with a group of students from Johnson & Wales University to get their take. And the Rhode Island Philharmonic has a new music director. She won’t take the seat until early next year, but she is conducting the orchestra in a concert this weekend. That and more on this week’s show.
Posted inLocal, Politics
From ‘devastated’ to ‘hopeful,’ college students react to election results
Luis Hernandez: Last week and throughout Tuesday night we chatted with undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University about their perspectives on the election. Today, we’re going to get their take on the results. Joining me in-studio is 22-year-old Independent Kay Allen of Pennsylvania. Kay, great to have you back. Kay Allen: Good to be […]
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Election 2024: What to expect, young voters’ priorities, and what’s on the ballot
In this final episode before Nov. 5, we’ll be talking all about the election. With just four days left, what can we expect in Rhode Island, and what do we know about how the outcome will affect our region? Political reporter Ian Donnis and political scientist Adam Myers will break it down. Also, five students at Johnson & Wales University tell us what they’re feeling and thinking about as they make their voting decisions. Plus, what exactly is on the Rhode Island ballot? We’ll walk through the last statewide ballot question, which asks voters to approve a $10 million bond for arts and culture. That and more on this week’s show.
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Economy, climate and immigration are among top priorities for these college students
TRANSCRIPT: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: As the election comes to a close, we’ve been talking with young voters about what’s behind their voting decisions. This week and next, we’ll be checking in with five undergraduate students at Johnson & Wales University. We’ll hear what they’re thinking about before […]
