Mark Huang ’88 Named Director of Economic Development


PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – It took nearly seven months, but Providence finally has its new director of economic development.

Mayor Jorge Elorza announced Monday he has hired Mark Huang to guide the department, which has not had a leader since James Bennett announced his plans to leave at the beginning of the year. Huang will earn $140,000 annually.

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Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients


Webb Institute Selects 2014-2015 Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Recipients

Webb Institute, a four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, recently announced the 2015-2016 recipients of Crowley Maritime Corp.’s Thomas B. Crowley, Sr. Memorial Scholarships. Nicholas Ratinaud, of West Bloomfield, Mich., and Andrew Ko, of Philadelphia, were chosen by the school’s scholarship selection committee for their remarkable leadership qualities, academic excellence and an unprecedented commitment to the maritime industry. Read more…

2015 Honorary Degree Recipient – Thomas B. Crowley, Jr.


Webb Institute Awards Thomas B. Crowley, Jr. an Honorary Degree

Webb Institute presented Mr. Thomas B. Crowley, Jr., CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors at Crowley Maritime (Oakland, CA), with an Honorary Doctorate of Commercial Science degree at Webb Institute’s 119th commencement on Saturday, June 20th.
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