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Grand Canyon backs out of Mass. deal
BOSTON – Grand Canyon University – an Arizona-based Christian college – has backed out of a deal for a free 217-acre campus in Massachusetts, The Associated Press reported. The college cited millions of dollars in unanticipated costs that it said made an expensive project too risky. more
11/5/12
Angels eye life sciences investments
Rhode Island life science entrepreneurs with breakthrough research they hope will conquer the marketplace have a new ally. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/5/12

Former dropout now inspires her students to persevere
There was a time when 2013 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year Jessica Waters’ future might not have included a high school diploma, never mind a successful tenure as part of the Beacon Charter High School for the Arts’ staff that has helped students double their proficiency level in science. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Campus entrepreneurs follow hearts
Every woman loves to receive a compliment. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Schools offer different paths to entrepreneurship
Two downtown Providence colleges are offering students different paths to exploring entrepreneurship. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

‘Soft’ skills are again sought by employers
What do you do if your cellphone rings while at a business dinner? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/19/12

Feeding the hungry at JWU
Serving Thanksgiving dinner to those in need is an annual tradition at Johnson & Wales University, which did so for the 21st time on Nov. 20. More than 1,000 meals were served by more than 150 faculty and staff volunteers. Above, from left, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, JWU Providence President Mim Runey and Providence Mayor Angel Taveras help serve diners. more
11/26/12
Teen winners named in ‘Say Yes to the Test’
PROVIDENCE – Zoe Prescott and Bomina Belden, who co-produced their 30-second video for a class project at Westerly High School, won first place at the annual World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Rally held recently at the Met school. more
12/17/12
Winning formula for academic success continues
When it came time for Stephanie Ogidan Preston to send her daughter to middle school, there was only one choice, as far as she was concerned: Community Preparatory School in Providence. more
By Victor Paul Alvarez
Contributing Writer | 12/17/12
A lifetime learner applies his drive outside the office
For some people, the drive to learn new things and acquire new skills stops. Maybe they’re tired of pushing themselves, maybe they don’t have time – whatever the case, it’s not a priority. more

By Jenn Salcido
PBN Staff Writer | 12/17/12

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