Wednesday - June 24, 2026

News Tipoffs - Rhode Island Editors

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Brown confers honorary doctorates on six accomplished leaders
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown confers honorary doctorates on six accomplished leaders * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -At its 258th Commencement on Sunday, May 24, Brown University conferred honorary doctorates on six candidates who have achieved great distinction in a variety of fields. The recipients were: * Joseph F. Dunford Jr. -Military and national security leader * Richard A. Friedman and Susan Pilch Friedman (j  more
Educational Testing Service: Missouri Joins Growing National Effort to Measure Durable Skills as Latest Skills for the Future Pilot State
PRINCETON, New Jersey, May 19 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Joins Growing National Effort to Measure Durable Skills as Latest Skills for the Future Pilot State ETS, a global education and talent solutions organization, announced today that the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has joined Skills for the Future to help states measure and recognize durable skills that are essential for postsecondary and workforce success.  more
President Paxson: In moments of both tragedy and togetherness, Class of 2026 offers reasons for optimism
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * President Paxson: In moments of both tragedy and togetherness, Class of 2026 offers reasons for optimism * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -Brown University President Christina H. Paxson called Brown's 258th Commencement proceedings to order on Sunday, May 24, just after noon outside the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church in America. She offered 1,825 new bachelor's degree recipients a simple p  more
Senior orators urge Brown's Class of 2026 to build and sustain connections, community
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 24 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Senior orators urge Brown's Class of 2026 to build and sustain connections, community * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -During his first year at Brown, Zein Faheem learned an important lesson that changed the course of his college experience. An accomplished student who grew up navigating the bustling metropolis of Cairo, Egypt, alongside 25 million fellow residents, Faheem arrived on campus bound by  more