BRISTOL, R.I. –Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) is proud to announce a $750,000 gift from the Hassenfeld Family Foundation to fund the university’s initiative to expand awareness of the law school’s mission and public service work in Rhode Island and the greater Northeast region.
The Hassenfeld Family Foundation’s generous gift allows RWU Law to implement a comprehensive three-year marketing and communications plan, positioning the school as a recognized leader in legal education and pro bono services for under-served communities. The initiative will strengthen RWU Law’s brand recognition and shine a spotlight on its unique commitment to ethical lawyering, social justice, and public impact, attracting strong students and talented faculty to join the university community.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Hassenfeld Foundation for this transformative gift,” said Gregory W. Bowman, Dean of RWU Law. “Their vision and support will be instrumental as we tell our story on a larger stage and demonstrate how we are training changemakers and leaders that will make a difference in Rhode Island and across the U.S.”
“The Hassenfeld Family Foundation is thrilled to support the Roger Williams University School of Law’s powerful mission of legal education and public service,” said Alan Hassenfeld, Chairman of Hassenfeld Family Initiatives. “We believe in the school’s commitment to preparing changemakers who will champion justice and uphold the highest standards of ethical lawyering.
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This partnership is an investment not only in the School of Law but also in the future of our communities and the enduring values of equity and service.”
This initiative comes at a pivotal moment in RWU Law’s history, as the school enters its fourth decade of existence and claims its position as a national leader in racial justice legal education. The law school was among the first to create a required course examining the role of race in the law, recently launched the RWU Institute for Race and the Law, and continues to provide its nationally recognized Integrating Doctrine and Diversity training program for law school faculty and staff across the U.S.
“We are honored that the Hassenfeld Family Foundation shares our vision for RWU Law as a leader in legal education and public service,” said Ioannis Miaoulis, President of Roger Williams University. “This gift will have a profound impact on our ability to build new partnerships and drive positive change in our communities.”
With this gift, the Hassenfeld Family Foundation joins RWU Law in its mission to build a pipeline of dedicated, ethical lawyers and public servants who will make a difference in Rhode Island and beyond. This investment will enhance RWU Law’s reputation and ensure that its work in public service, policy, and pro bono initiatives receives the recognition it deserves.
Attached to the presidential ballots in this year’s elections, Rhode Island had posed question 4: would the voter like to see the state borrow money for environmental preservation?
Question 4 passed by a three-to-one margin, authorizing the state to issue $53 million in so-called “Green Bonds” and use the money for farmland and forest preservation.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, and land is therefore at a premium and always has been. Before World War II, nearly the whole state was farmland, but after years of suburban sprawl and immigration from nearby major cities, farmland and forests have shrunk drastically.
“The Green Bond received the highest level of approval of all the bond questions on the ballot, winning in all 39 cities and towns in the state,” said Jed Thorp, director of advocacy for the nonprofit Save The Bay. “The bond will lead to meaningful investments in climate resilience, and the protection of farms, forests, and open space—all of it will benefit the bay and watershed.”
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Specific projects haven’t been stipulated yet, apart from $15 million being earmarked for industrial upgrades in the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown, and $5 million for farmland preservation.
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EcoRI reporting on the news, spoke with members of the ALPC, or the Agricultural Lands Preservation Committee, who explained how this public body has bought thousands of acres of farmland in a trust to prevent it from being turned into commercial real esate or housing.
NBC 10 WJAR, reports that money will also go to protecting waterways and outdoor recreation areas.
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“At the heart of the $53 million bond is our commitment to protecting our environment, and growing our green economy, and enhancing quality of life for us Rhode Islanders,” Gov. Dan McKee said. “These three pillars will help revolutionize our state’s fight against climate change and bolster our efforts to become a healthier community for all.”
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KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Jaden House scored 21 points off of the bench to help lead Rhode Island past Franklin Pierce 105-73 on Tuesday night.
House shot 5 for 8 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Rams (3-0). Jamarques Lawrence scored 18 points while shooting 4 for 4 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 7 of 7 from the free-throw line and added five assists. Javonte Brown had 16 points and shot 6 of 7 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line.
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Donte Pope led the Ravens in scoring, finishing with 17 points. Franklin Pierce also got 11 points and three steals from Henry White. Ja’Keese Kemp had 10 points and two steals.
Rhode Island extended its lead to 75-55 during the second half, fueled by a 13-2 scoring run.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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