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Boston Globe
07-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Johnson & Wales to cut 91 jobs amid $34m deficit, decreased enrollment
The bigger picture: While Brown University wrestles with the Trump administration over federal funding, JWU's financial challenges are more structural in nature. Runey's memo states that the university doesn't expect enrollment to return to its 2011 numbers. Get Rhode Map A weekday briefing from veteran Rhode Island reporters, focused on the things that matter most in the Ocean State. Enter Email Sign Up 'Institutions of higher education also have faced various external challenges ranging from the demographic enrollment cliff, changing cultural attitudes toward higher education, loss of international students, and a host of other factors,' Runey wrote. 'JWU has not been immune to these challenges.' Advertisement Higher education institutions are among the largest employers in Rhode Island, and the state relies on the colleges and universities for far more than thought leadership. Brown is one of the biggest developers in Providence. Even in a diminished capacity, thousands of JWU students provide an economic boost for downtown. What's next: JWU's layoffs are happening at both its Providence and Charlotte campuses, along with JWU online. Runey's memo said the university plans to delay staff raises 'until later in the year when we can evaluate what is possible. Advertisement This story first appeared in Rhode Map, our free newsletter about Rhode Island that also contains information about local events, links to interesting stories, and more. If you'd like to receive it via email Monday through Friday, . Dan McGowan can be reached at
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
JWU expands eligibility for free tuition initiative
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has expanded its new initiative that offers free tuition to eligible undergraduate students. The JWU Pledge was initially only available to qualifying Rhode Island, North Carolina, Connecticut and Massachusetts students. But it is now also open to students from Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and South Carolina. The scholarship, which goes into effect this fall, covers up to 100% of tuition for students and families with an annual household income of less than $80,000. The initiative will cover at least 60% of tuition for students with a household income that's below $200,000. JWU Chancellor Mim Runey said there has been 'great interest' from prospective students since the scholarship was first announced back in January. Runey said JWU is committed to 'creating pathways to make higher education more affordable, accessible and attainable for students of all means and backgrounds.' To be eligible for the JWU Pledge, students must: Be a resident of Rhode Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine Have a high school GPA of 3.2 or higher Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and requisite forms Live on campus Be eligible for a Pell Grant (for those seeking 100% tuition coverage) The JWU Pledge covers tuition only, meaning it does not include lab fees, supplies, books or room and meal plans. Though current students are not eligible to receive the scholarship, JWU explained that it has increased need-based aid significantly over the past few years. LEARN MORE: The JWU Pledge Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
D-R super to speak at national event thanks to his handling of field hockey and other crises
NORTH DIGHTON — Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Superintendent Bill Runey has been invited to speak at the National Superintendents Forum for the second time this school year, according to a community announcement. Runey will present at the forum in Atlanta on Feb. 23 and 24. He was also invited to speak at the forum in Baltimore in October 2024. "Runey was approached because the organizers took notice of his ability to effectively manage mediaand communications during a crisis, most notably after his district was thrust into the nationalspotlight on multiple occasions," the announcement says. His presentation, "Channeling Chaos into Clarity — Controlling the Narrative during Times of Crisis," will focus on providing educational leaders with strategies to react calmly and respond effectively during adverse situations. When was D-R in national spotlight? Here's why D-R superintendent went on Fox News twice amid furor over field hockey injury A video captured an incident on Nov. 2, 2023, in which a Dighton-Rehoboth field hockey player sustained facial and dental injuries when she was struck in the mouth by a shot taken by a male player. The incident thrust D-R into the national spotlight. In a written statement the day after the incident, Runey sounded the alarm over MIAA rules mandating boys be allowed to play on girls teams if a school doesn't offer an equivalent sport for boys. Then the following week, Runey appeared on Jesse Watters Primetime on Fox News to speak about the incident and the impact it had on the team and D-R community. 'Listen to that video. It's bone-chilling,' Runey said to Watters, adding that 'seeing the trauma on everyone's faces' when the team and coaches returned from the game is 'something I won't forget.' The session will cover how to use social media and other communication strategies to provide clear and timely information, engage with school committees and local government leaders, address the media and collaborate with police and fire departments for coordinated communication. The goal is to foster trust, minimize confusion and keep the community informed and reassured during crises. Attendees will also learn actionable steps to improve their district's future readiness and response capabilities. 'I'm so fortunate to have an amazing District Leadership Team and a supportive School Committee who have empowered my success and consistently ignite my passion for what we are accomplishing in our #WeAreDR community, where we are #BuiltDifferent,' Runey said in the announcement. The National Superintendents Forum provides an opportunity for K-12 leaders and educators to connect, discover and build towards an innovative industry future, according to the website. The forum aims to help superintendents define their institutional legacy while facing challenges and opportunities. This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more. This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Dighton-Rehoboth superintendent to speak at national forum. Here's why
