Providence College President elected to new 5-yr term, Board of Trustees chooses first female chair

At its February 7th meeting, the Providence College Board of Trustees unanimously recommended another 5-year term for Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. ’78, ’82G as the college’s president, which the Corporation unanimously accepted and approved. In addition, the board elected new board leadership which will commence on July 1, 2025 – including Susan M. Esper ’91, the first woman to…

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ART! Sandplay, a participatory exhibit at Providence College

Opening Wednesday, February 19, at PCG’s Reilly Gallery, Sandplay brings together artists Mirthe Berentsen and Martín La Roche in a participatory exploration of storytelling, memory, and connection, posing the question: How do personal objects shape our stories and connect us to others?  The artists’ collaboration stems from their personal experiences with the Beautiful Distress artist-in-residence program at Kings County Hospital in East Flatbush,…

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Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., named Executive Vice President of Providence College 

Providence College (PC) President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. has announced that Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., has been appointed to serve as his new executive vice president (EVP) for Mission/Chief Operating Officer. EVP serves as the second in command at the College. Fr. Thomas’ appointment comes following the recent retirement of Ann Manchester-Molak ’75,…

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UPDATED: Brown, others tell int’l students they “may wish to return” before Inauguration Day

A red and white sign with the word " brown ".

“1,800 of Brown’s students will come to College Hill from countries beyond the United States”, notes Brown University’s Office of Global Engagement. Yesterday, that office at Brown posted a “Winter Break Travel Guidance for International Community”, dated December 3, 2024, on their website. The Guidance (emphasis in bold made by Brown): “As members of our…

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Providence College more than half way to $300M largest ever campaign “transformative” goal

Harkins Hall, brick building, sunny day.

Photo, courtesy Providence College Providence College (PC) has announced the largest comprehensive campaign in the College’s history, one that will have a transformative impact on academics, access, and the student experience. Beyond Limits: The Campaign for Providence College aims to raise $300 million to increase student scholarships and financial aid, expand and enhance academic offerings, and…

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ART! EXPAND, Hillerbrand+Magsamen and Kirk Lynn – Reilly Gallery, Providence College

Cyanotype prints and instructions.

Providence College Galleries is pleased to present EXPAND, a new collaboration by the artistic team Hillerbrand+Magsamen and playwright Kirk Lynn. The exhibition will be on view in Reilly Gallerynow through January 18, 2025. The exhibition is a mixed-media installation featuring a large-scale video projection and an evolving tapestry of visual and written materials. Hillerbrand+Magsamen’s mesmerizing…

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Out and About in RI: A Wish Come True Gala raises $628K, honors Napolillos

Gala attendees pose for group photo.

A Wish Come True Raises $628K & Honors the Napolillos at Gala The Crowne Plaza Pavilion in Warwick provided the perfect backdrop for the oldest wish-granting organization in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and now Connecticut on September 28th. It was there that A Wish Come True’s “Wishes Take Flight” not only generated much-needed funds to help…

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