Category: News

Congress Updates

By Margaret Mahoney ’21 On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Student Congress welcomed two guest speakers.  Jana Valentine, director of Residence Life, answered questions about various aspects of Residence Life, such as Hybrid Housing, housing selection, and accommodations for overenrolled classes. On the topic of Hybrid Housing,  Valentine discussed how the program is going and the direction […]

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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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Bursting the PC Bubble: President Trump Gives Controversial State of the Union Address

  by Kyle Burgess ’21 News Staff On Tuesday, February 5, President Donald Trump spoke before Congress and the viewing American public in his annual State of the Union Address on Capitol Hill.  The address was originally intended to be delivered a week prior during the time of the federal government shutdown, but Speaker of […]

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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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Featured Friar: Nolan Donato ’22

by Malena Aylwin ’22 News Staff Nolan Donato ’22 has already made quite an impression on the theatre, dance, and film department. In only his first year at Providence College, Donato has already joined several clubs and organizations like the A capella group, theatre, and church choir.  Donato recounts his earlier childhood times, stating, “When I […]

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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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