Though the board is allowed to take “political and social considerations” into account, it said the recent proposal did not meet standards for divestment.

Unlike traditional programs that serve only state highways, RhodeRestore focuses on the infrastructure closest to home.

Columnist Mark Patinkin ponders new names for Rhode Island and it's cities and towns as the Gulf of Mexico gets renamed.

Rhode Island hosts the Loyola Chicago Ramblers after Sophie Phillips scored 20 points in Rhode Island's 60-58 win against the UMass Minutewomen.