Just released: Our Q4 KPI Briefing with @EdiTebaldi@BryantUniv shows mixed signals for RI's economy, with a rebounding number of employed residents and a decline in unemployment, as in-state job counts and sales tax receipts edged lower. Find it here: https://t.co/Ov7lj0gOA9
#1: Our Q2 KPI Briefing with @BryantUniv@EdiTebaldi shows unemployment in RI continued to tick up as labor force particiaption fell. "@MichaelPDiBiase said the news itsn't all bad ... [but the] broader trend ... suggests that we are entering a period of increased uncertainty."
The Q2 KPI Briefing from @BryantUniversity, @editebaldi & RIPEC shows mixed signals & growing concerns for RI’s economy:
Unemployment ↑ or flat for 8th quarter
Labor force participation ↓ for 4th quarter
Employed RIers ↓ 3.3K but RI-based jobs flat
Sales tax receipts ↑
ICYMI: In Q1 2025, for the 5th straight quarter, Rhode Island's unemployment rate was greater than the U.S. and New England. More in our KPI Briefing: https://t.co/LPADWellhU
Thanks to @chris_m_gavin for breaking down our Q1 2025 Key Performance Indicators Briefing with @EdiTebaldi@BryantUniv.
For the 3rd straight quarter, RI-based jobs and the number of employed Rhode Islanders moved in the opposite direction.
🏆 AMERICA EAST CHAMPIONS! 🏆
This afternoon, in the sold-out Chace Athletic Center at Bryant University, the Bryant Bulldogs men's basketball team clinched the America East tournament championship, defeating No. 3-seed Maine 77-59. Now, the Bulldogs head to Selection Sunday and the NCAA Tournament. Go Dawgs!
Read coverage of the game in @AP:
https://t.co/iH2bXQYmYe
Our KPI Briefing, released today with @EdiTebaldi @bryantuiv shows that mostly positive momentum in RI’s economy continued in Q4 2024. Employment was down compared to Q3 but up significantly over the year, and RI-based jobs reached a record high. https://t.co/2VNubl13P2
RI GDP growth has historically lagged the region and nation, but in Q3 2024 RI GDP grew by 3.6% (annualized), exceeding both New England and the U.S. for the 3rd straight quarter. More in our latest KPI Briefing with @EdiTebaldi@BryantUniv: https://t.co/2VNubl1BEA
Our KPI Briefing, released today w/ @EdiTebaldi @bryantuiv, shows mixed performance for RI’s economy in Q3, with growth in several key indicators—including labor force participation, which reached a 9-year high, while unemployment also continued to rise. https://t.co/wll6UTVkCV
Enjoying a beautiful RI fall day here at @BryantUniv meeting w/ students & talking about expansion plans for the School of Health & Behavioral Sciences. Proud to deliver $1.5M to expand SHBS and support new programs to train more mental health clinicians for RI & the nation.
Bryant University continues its ascent in higher education rankings, earning recognition as the 6th best college in the Northeast in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “2025 Best Colleges” list. Additionally, U.S. News named Bryant the 16th most innovative school and the 3rd best college for veterans in the region.
"Bryant’s rising rankings and recognitions reflect the commitment of our outstanding faculty and staff, the strength and innovation of our academic programs, and the culture of caring on campus," says Bryant @PrezGittell.
Read more about this achievement below. GO DAWGS!
https://t.co/EaoHZ7cZaA
@WSJ has ranked Bryant University in the top 5 percent of U.S. higher education institutions in its highly anticipated "America's Best Colleges" 2025 survey. Read more: https://t.co/OhpZ0j99NS
I am honored that Bryant University has been included as a top institution in @ThePrincetonRev's guidebook and @Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Top Colleges.’ These recognitions reflect our long-standing commitment to student success and exceptional outcomes.
Bryant University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s premier institutions, according to The Princeton Review’s latest guidebook, The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition along with being listed in Forbes’ 2025 “America’s Top Colleges” list. https://t.co/v2nVnbYQwV
The number of employed RIers grew substantially in Q2 2024 by 4.9K (0.9%) but was the result of an increase in out-of-state jobs—the number of RI-based jobs (nonfarm employment) was unchanged in Q2. More in our KPI Briefing with @editebaldi@bryantuniv : https://t.co/USqHB3eOLk
"For a small, mid-major school like Bryant, it was first-class & we had all the resources we needed, all the practice availability we needed to be the best baseball players we could be."
The full story on Mickey Gasper's recent success with the @WooSox. @BryantAthletics@NBC10
@QSCorporate@JaimeSaavedra22 @WBCaribbean World Bank director Jaime Saavedra reminds us that well-trained teachers\professors are the most fundamental resource for learning … AI and technology are just tools. Do you agree ?
Insightful discussion. director Jaime Saavedra reminds us that well-trained teachers\professors are the most fundamental resource for learning…AI and technology are just tools. Do you agree ?
“The critical development challenges of our time are education and technology,” he said. Adding, “Technology is the great opportunity we have today”.
@JaimeSaavedra22, Human Development Regional Director @WBCaribbean, and former Minister of Education of Peru.