Holbrook's team gets playoff berth Mar 9, 2008
Watching the Rhode Island College men's basketball team cut down the nets after beating the host Corsairs, 55-52, in the Little East Conference final, was "an embarassment," according to Holbrook ... UMass won its first 20 games and was the nation's last unbeaten Division 3 team before losing back-to-back games to Keene State (92-85 in overtime) and Rhode Island College (79-72) ... He posted a dozen points and 17 rebounds against Keene and delivered a 23-point, 17-rebound effort against Rhode... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tangar on all-defensive team Mar 9, 2008
On Jan. 26, Tangar collected a career-high 17 rebounds in a 69-57 loss to Rhode Island College. She also had a streak of 17 straight games in which she recorded at least one steal. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Harvard clinches a share Mar 8, 2008
0 seconds left to lead Rhode Island College over Nazareth, 77-73, in Pomona, N.J.. America East - Ricky Lucas had 18 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals in a play-in game to lead Stony Brook to a 73-65 overtime win over Maine in Vestal, N.Y., for a spot in the tournament quarterfinals. (Boston Globe)
Stilted: Carpetbag Brigade heads for Rhode Island College Mar 8, 2008
Widely known for its performances featuring acrobatic stilt work and modern dance, the Carpetbag Brigade Physical Theater Company will perform in Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College in Providence on Wednesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. In its presentation of "The Vanishing Point," the San Franciso Bay area-based company will take the audience on a journey through time, with cast members evolving from otherworldly stilt creatures into more recognizable human forms. Using sequences of comedy, pathos... (Westerly Sun, RI)
NCAA Division III Basketball Mar 6, 2008
Nazareth, N.Y. (20-7) vs. Rhode Island College (22-6) ... Nazareth, N.Y.-Rhode Island College winner vs. Immaculata-Richard Stockton winner. (International Herald Tribune)
U of R, Nazareth Headed To NCAA Tourney Mar 4, 2008
The Golden Flyers will travel to New Jersey for a first-round matchup with Rhode Island College. Email Story. (WOKR13 Rochester)
Bears' Region 1 Lead Cut to One Point at Conn. College Show Mar 4, 2008
College 23, Rhode Island 23, Johnson 18, Wesleyan 14, Rhode Island College 11, CCSU 7, Trinity 0. Regional Standings: Brown 307, Connecticut 306, Roger Williams 248, Post 243, Rhode Island 241, Johnson 190, Wesleyan 190, Rhode Island College 173, Conn. (Brownbears.com)
'Novans overtake Bulldogs Mar 4, 2008
By Bob Marr - The Sun Staff Westerly High's Meredith Ward drives against Woonsocket's Brooke Coderre during Sunday's playoff game at Rhode Island College ... Halfcourt points became harder and harder to come by, fast break opportunities remained few and far between, and a young but talented Woonsocket team wound up overtaking the Bulldogs, 55-44, in the second of four games at Rhode Island College. (Westerly Sun, RI)
In tight race, even Vermont and Rhode Island get special attention Obama... Mar 3, 2008
" The two states, in opposite corners of New England, will hold presidential primaries on Tuesday, and their electorates represent different faces of the Democratic Party where Obama and Clinton have drawn the most strength. States on opposite sides In Vermont, where polls show Obama is 15 or 20 percentage points ahead, voters are better educated and mostly white; they strongly favor grassroots campaigns and have shown a great fondness for political iconoclasts. In Rhode Island, where Clinton is... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
In smallest N.E. states, big battles Mar 2, 2008
Both candidates have dispatched their spouses and surrogates to campaign here, and last Sunday, Clinton addressed several thousand people at Rhode Island College, where she spoke sarcastically about Obama's themes of hope and bipartisanship, saying she knew better than to think that "the sky will open, the light will come down, celestial choirs will be singing, and everyone will know we should do the right thing, and the world will be perfect." ... But as she waited for Obama to arrive at Rhode... (Boston Globe)
Bowdoin knocks out Amherst Mar 2, 2008
Little East final - Bobby Bailey had 14 points, including a clinching layup with 25 seconds left, to propel No. 2 seed Rhode Island College past top seed UMass-Dartmouth, 55-52, in North Dartmouth. The Anchormen (22-6) got an automatic bid to the Division 3 tournament, while the Corsairs (25-3), ranked No. 5 in the nation, must hope for an at-large invitation. (Boston Globe)
Clinton, Obama don't want a Texas draw One candidate needs a convincing... Mar 2, 2008
" Obama fired back in Rhode Island, accusing Clinton of political opportunism. "Real change isn't about changing your position to fit the politics of the moment," he said at Rhode Island College in Providence. Real change, he went on, is not voting for war in Iraq and then describing it as "actually a vote for more diplomacy. " Obama and Clinton have traced divergent paths during the past month, since they effectively fought to a draw on Super Tuesday. Riding his win streak, Obama has... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
More of this story Mar 2, 2008
By Vickie Goff - The Sun Staff Presidential hopeful Barack Obama waves to supporters at a rally at Rhode Island College. SUSANNAH H. SNOWDEN / THE SUN Attendees cheer as Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama speaks at a rally at Rhode Island College ... SUSANNAH H. SNOWDEN / THE SUN Sagar Connor shows his support as Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama speaks at a rally at Rhode Island College. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Obama makes stop in Rhode Island Mar 2, 2008
Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) before speaking at a rally at Rhode Island College March 1, 2008 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Win McNamee, Getty Images) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Democrat Barack Obama has made his first visit to Rhode Island as a presidential candidate. (FOX23.com, OK)
Brown coach recruits for Obama Mar 1, 2008
Obama is scheduled to make his first campaign appearance in the state today at a rally at Rhode Island College in Providence. While he doesn't have an official role with the campaign, Robinson fields at least four interview requests a week and has appeared at events around the country when Obama can't make it. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Teaching and learning in Honduras - A local couple's Peace Corps journey Mar 1, 2008
Drew is preparing for a presentation to doctors, nurses and health professionals at Rhode Island College. The Peace Corps is a federal government agency devoted to the cause of world peace and friendship, established in 1960 by Sen. (Westerly Sun, RI)
High school schedule Mar 1, 2008
Westerly vs. Woonsocket, Division II quarterfinals, at Rhode Island College, 2:30. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
WHS, UMaine join forces for free concert in Westerly Feb 29, 2008
One highlight of the concert will feature the WHS choirs joining their UMaine compatriots for a performance of a piece by Rhode Island native Stephen DeCesare, a graduate of Rhode Island College. "By the Waters of the Minnetonka," says DeCesare, who lives in Johnston and teaches now at RIC, "is originally a Native American piece," and it has quite an unusual origin. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Prout student artists win awards Feb 29, 2008
A reception for the winners was held at Rhode Island College on Feb. 10, where they received certificates. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
A surge in young people urging others to vote Feb 28, 2008
Jemma Coster, of Barrington, is a Rhode Island College student studying nursing. "I like Obama's ideas and I don't have anything against him. I just don't think he has enough experience. ... I worry that John McCain will eat him alive in the general.". (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Huddling With Teens: Cougars or Pariahs? Feb 28, 2008
"Their conscience is not shocked the way the general public is shocked," Frederic Reamer, a professor in the School of Social Work at Rhode Island College and a member of the state parole board, told ABC News. Reamer has worked with many female offenders involved in what the law and generally the public consider taboo relationships with teens. (ABC News)
Bears Place Fifth at Wesleyan, Region Lead Cut to Seven Feb 26, 2008
Show Results: Connecticut 38, Post 37, Wesleyan 35, Rhode Island 34, Rhode Island College 29, Brown 26, Roger Williams 23, Conn ... Region 1 Standings: Brown 283, Connecticut 276, Roger Williams 221, Rhode Island 218, Post 209, Wesleyan 177, Johnson 171, Rhode Island College 162, Conn. (Brownbears.com)
Clinton: Can't Beat Him? Mock Him Feb 26, 2008
Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., reacts as she makes a campaign stop at the Rhode Island College Recreation Center in Providence, R.I., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo. (ABC News)
Female sex predators: A modern enigma Feb 25, 2008
Sexual relationships between women and underage boys, whether becoming more common or not, shock many people more than news of men assaulting young girls because it s against the stereotype, said Frederic Reamer, a sociology professor at Rhode Island College and a member of that state s parole board. This pattern is so far outside the box that we ordinarily live in, we can t help but be alarmed by this, he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Clinton and Obama trade jabs over trade and jobs Feb 25, 2008
Addressing several thousand people at Rhode Island College, Clinton contended Obama had given up on implementing a universal health insurance program that she said should go hand-in-hand with other Democrat-led achievements such as Social Security and Medicare as grand social programs. Clinton also mocked Obama's campaign style, suggesting that it depicts problem-solving as simple when the challenges facing America are complex. (Chicago Tribune)
Mangano earns state title Feb 24, 2008
The winner will play Woonsocket or Smithfield on Sunday, March 3 at Rhode Island College at 2:30 p.m.. BOYS BASKETBALL. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Backers ready for Clinton visit Feb 23, 2008
The photos will then be sent to newspapers and television news outlets throughout the state in time for Clinton's visit to the Ocean State on Sunday - which is set to include a visit to Rhode Island College. Puchalski said she hopes the image will spark other Clinton supporters to recreate the scene across America, as the campaign faces an uphill battle in the coming weeks. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Budget cut plans could hit hard Rhode Island public colleges Feb 12, 2008
6 percent increase at Rhode Island College, for a total of $5,552; and a 5. 4 percent jump at the Community College of Rhode Island, for a total of $3,000. (Boston Globe)
Gymnastics Earns Ocean State Challenge Title Feb 4, 2008
Bears defeat both Rhode Island College and URI in Sunday's meet ... Providence, RI - The Brown gymnastics team defeated both Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island to claim the Ocean State Challenge title on Sunday afternoon ... 000) and the Rhode Island College Anchorwomen in third (168. (Brownbears.com)
Men's Results Feb 4, 2008
50 3) UMASS 117 4) Bryant University 30 4) Quinnipiac University 30 6) Rhode Island College 23 7) American International Col 10. TOP SELLERS. (Umassathletics.com)
Rams Place Second at Ocean State Challenge Feb 4, 2008
000 points and Rhode Island College in third with 168. 775 points. (Gorhody.com)
Watch URI Gymnastics Meet Against Brown, RIC on Sunday Jan 31, 2008
KINGSTON, R.I. - The University of Rhode Island gymnastics meet on Sunday, February 3 against Brown and Rhode Island College will be webcast via B2 Networks. The meet can be seen for $6 by clicking. (Gorhody.com)
Gymnasts to "THINK PINK" during Ocean State Challenge meet on Sunday Jan 30, 2008
The Bears will host the Ocean State Challenge with the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 3rd. The Bears, who will be wearing special breast cancer awareness leotards, have teamed up with Alpha Factory, who will be donating a portion of the cost of the leotards toward breast cancer research. (Brownbears.com)
Brown Gymnastics Takes First at Season-Opening Meet Jan 14, 2008
Bears defeat both Rhode Island College and M.I.T. ... RI - In its opening meet of the 2007-08 season, the Brown gymnastics team (2-0) defeated both Rhode Island College and M.I.T. at The Murray Center on Sunday afternoon ... 100, and Rhode Island College (0-2) finished in third with a 161. (Brownbears.com)
Up-to-the-minute storm cancellations and delays. Jan 14, 2008
College: Rhode Island College; Providence College. Parking bans: Area police departments have instituted parking bans for the day. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Leach helps Wake win NCAA soccer crown Dec 25, 2007
Ryan Blackmon (Trinity Catholic) was named New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference player of the week after he had a game-high 21 points along with four rebounds, and two assists as Springfield (3-5) downed Rhode Island College ... Jamaal Gibbs (Brien McMahon) collected eight points, four assists and three rebounds for Springfield in the win against Rhode Island College. (Stamford Advocate)
Chariho CNA program offers opportunity for great career Dec 7, 2007
She is also taking anatomy and chemistry classes at University of Rhode Island to prepare her for a nursing program at either URI or Rhode Island College. She has a definite plan in mind. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Gameday: Men's Basketball Look To Continue Winning Ways Against Lehigh Dec 5, 2007
Winning In Style: Stony Brook finally broke into the win column on Saturday against Dartmouth, the 27-point victory was the largest since the Seawolves defeated the Rhode Island College 95-51 in the 2002-03 season. Double-Double Vision: Junior had his best game in a Stony Brook uniform, notching career-highs in points (12) and rebounds (14). (Goseawolves.org)
Lucas, Young Lead Men's Basketball To 70-43 Rout Of Dartmouth Dec 2, 2007
The victory was the largest since the Seawolves defeated the Rhode Island College 95-51 in the 2002-03 season. The teams traded baskets early but with the Big Green up 6-4 the Seawolves went on a 8-0 run capped by back-to-back hoops from Young to take a 12-6 lead. (Goseawolves.org)
Marguerite A. Nov 27, 2007
She attended Rhode Island College and received an Associates Degree from CCRI. Mrs. DiCristoforo worked twenty years as a Teacher's Aide for the Woosocket School System. Furthermore, she had worked as a Medical Assistant for fifteen years, over thirty years for DiCristoforo Realty and part time as a secretary for Mayor Menard and the Chief of Police, both of Woonsocket. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
LAKERS FINISH EIGHTH AT DOUG PARKER INVITATIONAL Nov 20, 2007
Rhode Island College won the tournament with 142. 5 points, followed by U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (113), and Centenary (111. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Endicott Tip-Off All-Tournament Team Announced Nov 20, 2007
Ummah, a 6'1" senior forward averaged 17 points a game over the course of the two-day tournament. Ummah also helped the Jumbos on the glass, using her size to pull-down a total of 14 rebounds in a pair of wins. Joining Ummah on the All-Tournament team was teammate Colleen Hart (Needham, MA/Needham). The freshman point guard made her collegiate debut by scoring 11 points and dishing out three assists in a win over Rhode Island College. She followed that performance with an eight point and six... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Roll in Season Opener Nov 17, 2007
The Jumbos shot past Rhode Island College, 78-44, in the early game on Friday. Wilkes University will square-off with RIC in the Consolation game beginning at 1:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 16, 2007
RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Named Michael Enos women s assistant basketball coach. Columnists. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Robert S. Farrell Nov 15, 2007
He was a graduate of Rhode Island College and attended The Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. He was a member of NASW. Besides his partner and parents, he leaves two brothers, Donald P. Farrell and Richard D. (Tina M.) Farrell; one niece, Shannon M. Farrell; one nephew, Sean R. Farrell all of North Attleboro; several aunts, uncles and cousins. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Bayanihan Folk Dance Co. Review Nov 13, 2007
A review of this Philipine dance company's recent tour to Rhode Island College ... Part of the 2006 Performing Arts Series at Rhode Island College, the Bayanihan troupe played Roberts Hall Auditorium on November 2 to the delight and amazement of their Providence audience. (Suite101.com)
Proposal to drop adult SCHIP coverage sooner draws ire Nov 10, 2007
The children's health insurance bill "was designed to focus attention on the most vulnerable, the kids," Linda Katz, policy director at the Poverty Institute at Rhode Island College School of Social Work in Providence, said yesterday. "But there's lots of research that when parents are covered, it's more likely kids will be covered, too.". (Boston Globe)
Bison impress in final tuneup Nov 6, 2007
Patriot League rival Holy Cross picked to win the league this season dropped a 61-60 exhibition decision to Rhode Island College on Thursday. Comments. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Good leads Bryant against UConn Nov 4, 2007
And the night before that, Division III (yes, III) Rhode Island College beat D-1 Holy Cross, a team the Huskies didn t want to face in the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. And if the Bulldogs do get blown out today. (New Haven Register, CT)
MassHighway selects new chief engineer Oct 31, 2007
PROVIDENCE Rhode Island College president to retire John Nazarian, the longest-serving president of Rhode Island College, is retiring in June from the job he has held since 1990. An undergraduate and instructor at the college in the 1950s, Nazarian, 75, says he has been privileged to be involved with the school for so long. The Board of Governors for Higher Education will decide on Nazarian's replacement. (Boston Globe)
M. Frances Campbell Oct 30, 2007
She was educated at Sacred Heart Grammar and High Schools in Pawtucket and graduated from Rhode Island College of Education in 1935. She began her 40 year teaching career at Oakland Beach School in Warwick followed by periods at Samuel Slater Jr. High School, Pawtucket, John W. Horton School, and later at Parkview Jr. High School both in Cranston. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
WHS, Chariho lend a hand to the next Wynton Marsalis Oct 27, 2007
As a special treat, says Dowding, "we re having a guest artist Brandon Donahue, a former student of mine,he was a member of the chorus and also accompanied the chorus, and he s now in his fourth year as a piano performance major at Rhode Island College." Donahue, a 2004 graduate of Chariho, will accompany some of the choral selections Wednesday and will also play the "Hungarian Rhapsody" by Franz Liszt, which he just performed for his junior recital at RIC. "We re very lucky to have him," says... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Police trio promoted in Cumberland Oct 20, 2007
Alan R. Milligan is a graduate of Rhode Island College, receiving a bachelor's degree in communications, and a graduate of Roger Williams University, where he earned a master's degree in police administration. Prior to becoming a police officer, he graduated from an 18-month training program for paramedics and was nationally registered as such. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Gulls Rebound with 3-1 Win Oct 19, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott College women's volleyball team got back into the win column on Thursday, as the Gulls defeated Rhode Island College, 3-1, on Senior Day in Beverly, Massachusetts. Endicott and Rhode Island College traded points throughout the opening moments of game one, as the Gulls were able to build a slight 9-7 lead ... Rhode Island College held a three point advantage, 16-13, throughout much of the first half of game three. (Ecgulls.com)
Boretti finds his scoring touch Oct 18, 2007
Eastern Connecticut will host Rhode Island College at 1 p.m. Saturday. Durham awarded tennis scholarship Richard Durham of Braintree was one of 85 students in the nation to receive a USTA Tennis and Education Foundation Scholarship. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Gordon Fights Past Endicott Oct 17, 2007
Endicott returns to action on Thursday evening as they step out of conference play to take on Rhode Island College at 7:00 PM. Gordon improves their winning streak to six in a row. The Fighting Scots get back to work as they partake in the Hall a Fame Tournament over the weekend. (Ecgulls.com)
Abate plays for UMKC students Oct 16, 2007
For those not familiar with jazz, Abate, who is also an adjunct professor of Jazz Studies at Rhode Island College, suggested traditional bebop such as Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Dexter Gordon as good places to start learning about the musical style. To listen and find out more about Greg Abate you can visit his Web site at www. (University News, MO)
Campuses see increasing problems from gambling Oct 16, 2007
The ad said students should support the effort, saying: he resort casino will be an amazing new place for Rhode Island college students to have fun when they're taking a break from studying. Some have responded with efforts to prevent gambling addiction. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Dorothy Claire Stephenson Oct 11, 2007
She was a graduate of Burrillville High School, Homeopathic Hospital of Providence, RI in Nursing, and a Masters Degree in Education from Rhode Island College. She was a member of the Cadet Nurse Corps in WWII and a member of the VFW Auxiliary. (Woonsocket Call, RI)
Gulls Beat Chargers, 6-3 Sep 27, 2007
Endicott returns to the courts on Thursday as they travel to Providence, RI to square-off with Rhode Island College at 3:30 PM.. (Ecgulls.com)
R.I. College to pay $5,000 to settle protest sign suit Sep 26, 2007
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island College will pay $5,000 to a women's group that filed a lawsuit contending that its free speech rights were violated when campus police removed signs that said, "Keep your rosaries off our ovaries." ... Rhode Island College spokeswoman Jane Fusco said the signs were removed because they were not associated with a specific event or program. (Boston Globe)
Civil War re-enactors take to Lincoln Sep 18, 2007
"All of a sudden, klunk, my shovel hit something," said Dandurand, an 18-year-old Rhode Island College freshman ... " Confederate soldier Caleb Jacobson, a 21-year-old Woonsocket native and Rhode Island College junior, wouldn't go quite that far after his ninth re-enactment around New England. "I'm a history major, and it was something I always got a kick out of at Woonsocket High," he said. "My friend Derek turned me on to this, asking me to give it a try last August. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Stanley M. Pristawa Sep 15, 2007
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of the Over 50 Club of Rhode Island College. He is survived by a daughter Kristen Gervais and her husband David of North Providence, a son Peter Pristawa of Providence, two brothers, Walter and Henry Pristawa both of Woonsocket and two granddaughters, Lauren and Jenna Gervais. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
A lesson in war Sep 11, 2007
However, with a young son and family responsibilities to consider, he ended up transferring to Rhode Island College. Davenport began teaching history, but said that, the more he talked to his students about World Wars I and II, the more he realized that, "I wasn't doing everything I was supposed to do with my life. I was talking about heroes, but I felt that I was doing nothing." Davenport said that after consulting his family, he decided to join the Rhode Island National Guard. (Pawtucket Times, RI)
Napa High School, a state standout, is considered a federal failure Sep 10, 2007
Brown University, the highly selective Rhode Island college, snapped him up. "Academically, I would give Napa an A," said Ramirez, 18. (San Francisco Chronicle)
