Category: Campus

Security Update: New On- and Off-Campus Initiatives Established in Response to Rise in Crime

In the aftermath of the Oct. 5 all-campus security forum with the Office of Public Safety and the Providence Police Department, in which PC students were able to vocalize their concerns in the uptick in on- and off-campus crimes, several initiatives have been implemented to better protect both the Providence College and surrounding communities.  PC […]

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Congress Updates

On Sept. 21, Student Congress invited Raul Fonts, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid to our General Assembly meeting, to present and answer questions  from members pertaining to his department. One member asked Fonts how the school can provide information to First Generation students and MLK Scholars about resources on-campus. Fonts […]

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Mental Health Matters: Reflections on Suicide Prevention Month

As we approach the end of September, Suicide Prevention Month, we remember those who have taken their lives, and continue to help others who are currently struggling. This month has been a time to raise awareness and foster discussion on a very stigmatized topic. Suicide and suicidal thoughts are not talked about enough.  In addition […]

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Featured Friar: Matthew Lussier ’22

During the past three years through his involvement on campus, Matt Lussier ’22 truly has fully immersed himself in the Providence College community and left a profound impact. Originally from Ludlow, MA, Lussier took advantage of the wide array of majors and minors and the liberal arts curriculum within the college and decided to declare  […]

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It All Starts With Orientation

It All Starts With Orientation Providence College Welcomes the Class of 2025 By Colleen Joyce ’22   For new students, it all starts with Orientation—a seven-day program that occurs over the duration of the first two weekends of school. This fall, the Orientation program has given first-year and transfer students a chance to explore and […]

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Providence College COVID-19 Update

Providence College COVID-19 Update Masks Reinstated as National Cases Soar By Addison Wakelin ’22   On Aug. 12, Father Kenneth Sicard, O.P., released an all-campus email pertaining to revised mask guidance for the Providence College community. The email detailed the reinstatement of required mask-wearing while inside campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status, effective Aug. 25.  […]

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A Year for the Books: An Overview of COVID-19 at PC This Academic Year

by Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor Since the formation of this committee, PC students have become all too familiar with emails and text notifications for daily screenings, weekly testing schedules, and other updates.  An email from Dr. Sean Reid, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, explained the mix of classes that would be […]

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Vaccinations at Friars’ Fingertips: Moderna Vaccines Arrive on PC Campus

Katherine Morrissey ’22 News Staff Almost a week after vaccines became available to all students over the age of 16 in Rhode Island, the Providence College community was once again greeted with positive news regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. In addition to vaccination appointments continuing to be available in Providence at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, vaccines would […]

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Giving It the Old (Providence) College Try: PC Allows Graduates Guests at Commencement

by Nicole Silverio ’22 News Staff With the Providence College class of 2021 commencement approaching, College Events and Activities have made changes to rules regarding guests due to COVID-19.  On April 23, the College announced that graduating seniors would be allowed to register two tickets reserved for guests at the Commencement Mass and ceremonies. Only […]

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Inspiring a Future for Innovation: PC Alumnus’s Family Donates Money for New Campus Facility

by Eileen Cooney ’23 News Staff Earlier this week, Providence College announced that the family of Donald R. Ryan ’69 would give PC a $2 million gift to establish an incubator for entrepreneurship. The Donald Ryan Incubator for Entrepreneurship in the Arts and Sciences will be a place where students from all academic disciplines can […]

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