KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Courtney Cox to discuss gender, media, politics within basketball at upcoming URI humanities lecture Former ESPN staffer will talk about her 'Double Crossover' book at URI on Feb. 26 * Courtney M. Cox follows athletes, coaches, journalists and advocates of women's basketball as they pursue careers within the sport. She also explores the intersection of race and gender against the backdrop of   more

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 16 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Moving Beyond Implications Conference Grows in Third Year * In the weeks leading up to the start of the General Assembly's 2026 legislative session on February 4, Connecticut lawmakers were working to determine their legislative priorities. On Thursday, January 15, researchers from across Connecticut, and even neighboring states, gathered at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to connect   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following statement on Feb. 16, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Issues Statement on Shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement regarding today's tragic shooting at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. "Our state is grieving again. "As Governor, a parent, and a former coach, my heart breaks for the victims, families, students, and everyone impacted by the devasta  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI Board of Trustees backs senate commission recommendation for public medical school Vote of confidence follows study examining physician shortages and the feasibility of a medical school at the University of Rhode Island * The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees has formally expressed its vote of confidence in a state legislative commission's recommendation to establish a public me  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 17 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI trustees approve tuition and financial aid plan for 2026-27 academic year University expands student aid to record level 'to ensure that URI remains both accessible and excellent' * The University of Rhode Island will continue its strong commitment to student access and affordability in the 2026-27 academic year, pairing record financial aid investments with measured tuition and fee adjust  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Departs Munich Security Conference After Meeting with American Allies * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has left the Munich Security Conference after two days of meetings with America's key transatlantic allies. The delegation, called CODEL McCain in honor of the late Senator John McCain of Arizona, who led the American congressional delegation to the   more