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CCRI, RIF heads honored by New England Board of Higher Ed.
Ray Di Pasquale, the president of the Community College of Rhode Island, and The Rhode Island Foundation President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg have been honored by the New England Board of Higher Education. more
| 2/7/13
NECAP scores improve but many students still struggle in math
The 2012 New England Common Assessment Program test scores showed significant improvement from 2008 to 2012 in both reading and mathematics proficiency levels, with less significant improvements from 2011 to 2012. more
| 2/8/13
RIC announces youth-services certificate program
Rhode Island College announced Monday plans to debut a program aimed at providing credentials to those who work in the growing field of before- and afterschool care. more
Gist says diploma system allows retesting to meet requirements
State Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist has sent a letter to “friends of education” explaining her support for new graduation requirements following the recent release of 2012 NECAP assessments that showed about 4,100 students at risk of not graduating. more
| 2/19/13
Fitch affirms RISLA bonds as ‘AAA,’ stable
Fitch Ratings Ltd. has affirmed the “AAA,” stable rating on the R.I. Student Loan Authority 2008 senior bonds. more
| 2/18/13
URI research funding nears $100M annually
Research grants awarded to enterprising members of the University of Rhode Island averaged $100 million per year over the last three years, generating 22 U.S. patents and two trademarks in 2011-2012, according to the university. more
Dept. of Ed. releases college affordability scorecard
The U.S. Department of Education has released an interactive online College Scorecard as part of President Barack Obama’s efforts to hold colleges accountable for cost, value and quality. more
Brown approves creation of School of Public Health
The corporation of Brown University voted on Feb. 13 to approve the creation of a School of Public Health at Brown University beginning July 1, according to Brown spokesman David Orenstein. more
Killian named chair of PC board
Providence College has announced its board of trustees has elected former Verizon Communications executive John Killian as chairman, succeeding Michael Ruane. more
Brown students to host R.I. Fiscal Summit
Students from Brown University’s Common Sense Action group will host the Rhode Island Fiscal Summit on Saturday on the school’s campus to “address the fiscal challenges facing the United States.” more
| 2/22/13
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