Category: Campus

PC Recognizes Newest VP: Bob Driscoll

By Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor As athletic director at Providence College for the last 18 years, Robert, or Bob, Driscoll understands the importance of athletics at PC, not only for the student athletes and coaches themselves, but for the entire institution.  Recently promoted to the position of Vice President, Driscoll discussed his hopes for PC’s […]

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Rediscovering the Past Through Print: Dr. Steven Smith Discusses Recent Publication

By Kyle Burgess ’21 Students and faculty of Providence College gathered in the Ruane Center for the Humanities this past Tuesday to help celebrate the publication of Dr. Steven Carl Smith’s book entitled An Empire of Print: The New York Publishing Trade in the Early American Republic.  In addition to hosting a small reception with a […]

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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!: Phillips Memorial Library Partners with National Newspapers

by Kelly Martella ’21 News Staff Newspapers offer unique perspectives and historical contexts that can only be found in periodicals, and now millions of pages of them are readily available online. At Providence College, this ability has recently been made even easier due to the library’s recent partnerships. Phillips Memorial Library recently purchased campus-wide licenses […]

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Be a Pioneer by Building Your Own Major: A Look into the Process of Making an Individualized Major

by Kellie Johnson ’22 News Staff At Providence College, students are privileged enough to receive a well-rounded education. The core curriculum is structured to give exposure to all different types of studies. From Development of Western Civilization courses to your natural science courses and so on, students are gifted with the ability to expand on […]

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Don’t Let the Career Expo be an Expiration Date: Steps for Students to Take Post-Career Expo

by Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff Every Providence College student knows the anticipation leading up to the Career Expo: editing résumés, preparing introductions, and practicing their handshakes. The bright and bold signs around campus count down the days, encouraging students to get ready and excited.  Once the Career Expo has ended, students might find themselves […]

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Understanding Homelessness in Rhode Island:Dr. Eric Hirsch Discusses His Recent Research

by Alexandra Huzyk ’20 New Staff Dr. Eric Hirsch, professor of sociology at Providence College, has dedicated his life’s work to the fight for social justice, particularly, acting as an advocate for the homeless. “When I was at the University of Chicago and taught at Columbia…I did a lot of community organizing and mainly tenant organizing,” […]

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PC Goes to D.C. for an “Abroad” Experience:Students Work and Study in Nation’s Capital

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff Looking to study and gain experience in the nation’s capital? Now you can, as Providence College has teamed up with American University to offer students the chance to study in Washington, D.C. for a semester. The College is looking to give students more opportunities to gain exposure and broaden their […]

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Unwanted Visitors in Suites Hall: Mice Pose a Problem for Students and Staff

by Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff As the spring semester kicks up at Providence College, students were hoping to start off without some uninvited guests in their rooms.  On Jan. 13, Suites Hall residents reported mice in various rooms throughout the building. These sightings have left students wondering what could have caused this issue, as […]

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The Roles and Responsibilities of Admission Ambassadors: An Inside Look at One of PC’s On-Campus Positions

By Julia Acquavita ’22 News Staff Recently, applications for Admission Ambassador positions were open to students of all class years. However, not many people know what this position entails and what it takes to hold this position here at Providence College.  Maddy Mulligan ’21 and Anthony Tramontozzi ’21 both currently serve as Admission Ambassadors. Mulligan […]

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The Future of Sports: Digital Gaming: Slavin Center Renovates New eSports Lounge

by Kyle Burgess ’21 Assistant News Editor Providence College is known for offering a wide variety of extra-curricular organizations and clubs, with something that appeals to every member of the College’s student body.  Recent school years have seen several additions made to an already extensive list of options for students to partake in, chief among […]

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