Category: News

A Better Understanding of International Diplomacy: MOAS Class Travels to Washington D.C.

by Max Waite ’21 News Staff This past week, 10 Providence College students in the Model Organization of American States (MOAS) political science class travelled to Washington, D.C. for their headline simulation. Accompanied by Dr. Casey Stevens, the 10 students who represented the College were Peter Rindfuss  ’20, Emili Castro Rodriquez  ’21, Madison Clark  ’19, […]

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PC Welcomes Steve Pemberton

Author and Philanthropist to Speak at 2019 Commencement by Taylor Godfrey ’19 and Abigail Czerniecki ’19 Editor and Associate Editor-in-Chief Steve Pemberton has been announced as the 2019 Providence College Commencement speaker. Pemberton is a human rights advocate and currently serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at software company, Workhuman. Formerly the Vice President and […]

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In Their Natural Habitat: Friars Participate in Spring Break Service Trips

By Matthew Mazzella ’20 News Staff This past spring break, Providence College students traveled across the East Coast to get their hands dirty and volunteer through Habitat for Humanity. These Friars made it their mission to give back to various communities and showcase what Providence College is all about. Volunteer sites that Friars travelled to […]

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Letting the Good Times Roll: Friar Ball is a Hit Amongst Class of 2021

By Kyle Burgess ’21 News Co-Editor This past Friday, March 29, saw the Class of 2021 take over the Peterson Recreation Center for a night of music and memory-making at the annual sophomore Friar Ball.  Over 600 students quickly took to the dance floor as Michael Splann ’19 provided the hottest tracks and party anthems […]

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Release of Mueller Report Sparks Controversy

By Maura Campbell ’22 News Staff In recent weeks, Robert Mueller completed his investigation of President Donald Trump. Although the full Mueller Report has yet to be released to the public, Attorney General William Barr released the Barr Report—a four-page summary of the Mueller investigation’s findings—on Sunday, March 24. The Barr Report explains the results […]

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Congress Updates

By Margaret Mahoney ’21 Student Congress Publicity On Tuesday, April 2, Student Congress welcomed Sara Eckhoff, from Day One Rhode Island.  Eckhoff is the Victim Advocacy, Support, and Education Coordinator for Providence College. She is a confidential resource for students and faculty, and she is available to meet with any member of the campus community […]

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To Bear or Not to Bear: PC Democrats and Republicans Square Off in Gun Control Debate

By Alexandra Huzyk ’20 News Staff On Wednesday, March 27, Providence College Democrats and Republicans held a debate on gun control.  Madison Clark ’19 and Bryan Bates ’20 represented the PC Democrats, while Krista Minniti ’20 and Charlie Dumon ’21 represented the PC Republicans. Dr. Joe Cammarano, a professor of public and community service and political […]

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When Worlds Collide: Dr. Steven Barr Discusses How Science and Religion Can Coexist

By Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff Last Thursday, March 28, Providence College invited Dr. Stephen M. Barr to host a seminar on the mythical conflict between science and religion. Since the Middle Ages, it has been thought that science and religion do not mix and are put at odds with each other, but why?  Born into […]

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Featured Friar: Kelsey Christianson ’20

By Hannah Langley ’21 News Co-Editor While the Providence College community relies on its faculty and administration staff for many of the decisions made on campus, PC’s Student Congress also works to help make every Friar’s experience a great one. One of the leading roles and largest responsibilities on Student Congress is student body president. […]

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Congress Updates

Margaret Mahoney ’21 Student Congress Publicity On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the 69th Student Congress hosted Peter Palumbo, director of academic advising, who presented on updates to the current academic advising program. Palumbo said his department has been working on streamlining the degree audit format and have been implementing additional faculty development programs. Palumbo then […]

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