General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - June 23 & 25, 2026
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - June 9 & 11, 2026
General Dynamics Electric Boat: ''The Boat Plus Program'' - May 26, 2026
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - May 19 & 21, 2026
Navigant Credit Union Celebrates 29th Annual School Scholarship Program
Navigant Credit Union Awards Scholarships to 22 Outstanding StudentsAs part of its ongoing dedication to investing in the future of Rhode Island’s community through education, Navigant Credit Union is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of its annual scholarship program. Now in its 29th year, the annual Navigant Credit Union Scholarship Program recognizes local high school seniors who exhibit exemplary academic achievement, teamwork and community involvement over the course of their high school
People's Credit Union Launches Gully Youth Savings Account
Expands Long-Standing Partnership with Newport Gulls in Support of Local Families People’s Credit Union, in partnership with the Newport Gulls collegiate summer baseball team, announced the launch of its Gully Youth Savings Account to encourage children to save by teaching them good financial habits. Named after the team’s mascot, the savings account is designed for children of all ages and has a tiered interest rate which rewards account holders for steady saving. Any child who signs up for a new
RISD Museum Announces Appointment of Clara Fecht as Senior Director of Development
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and the RISD Museum are pleased to announce the appointment of Clara Fecht as senior director of development, RISD Museum, effective May 18, 2026. Fecht joins the college and museum at a pivotal moment as RISD embarks on the planning and implementation of a new strategic plan and advances its ongoing, ambitious fundraising efforts. As a key member of RISD’s Institutional Advancement senior management group, Fecht will execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy
Roger Williams University Names Dr. Vitaliano Figueroa Vice President for Student Life
Figueroa brings more than two decades of executive leadership experience in higher education and student affairs Roger Williams University (RWU) has announced the appointment of Vitaliano Figueroa, EdD, as the new Vice President for Student Life, following an extensive national search. He will succeed long-time Vice President John King, who is retiring after more than 22 years of service. Figueroa will officially assume the role on July 13, 2026. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Figueroa to the RWU
RWU Appoints Dr. B. Gökhan Çelik As New Dean of School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management
Longtime faculty member and academic leader to guide SECCM’s next phase of growth and innovation Roger Williams University has appointed B. Gökhan Çelik, Ph.D., as the next Dean of the School of Engineering, Computing and Construction Management (SECCM), following a national search. A longtime member of the RWU community, Çelik has been serving the school as Interim Dean since July 2025. Çelik brings more than 16 years of experience at RWU, where he has held a range of leadership roles including
RWU Launches Rhode Island’s First “Inside-Out” Class at the Rhode Island Training School
RWU’s School of Justice Studies launches Rhode Island’s first Inside-Out Exchange Program, bringing together students and sentenced youth in a shared academic experience. Roger Williams University is proud to announce the launch of Rhode Island’s first “Inside-Out” class, at the Rhode Island Training Schoolin Cranston, Rhode Island. This innovative college course brings together undergraduate students from RWU’s School of Justice Studies (“outside students”) and residents of the Rhode Island Training
