Posts Tagged ‘Providence College’
Providence College varsity athletics has $100M+ annual economic impact to Rhode Island
PC athletics has economic impact on Rhode Island
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Wright’s Farm Restaurant awards 9th annual George P. Ducharme Scholarships
$10,000 in total scholarships presented in former school principal’s honor Wright’s Farm Restaurant, located at 84 Inman Road in Burrillville, Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the winners of its 9th annual George P. Ducharme Scholarship Program. Jenna Forrest and Emilia Ferraro, graduating seniors of Burrillville High School (BHS), each received a $5,000 scholarship to…
Read More“Come here,” Providence College to Jewish students. Noting its history, extends transfer time.
Application Pathway for Transfer Students: Applications Due June 7th, 2024 From Arthur Urbano, Professor, Theology Department; Chair, Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee; Vice President, International Catacomb Society – Providence College: Over the past several weeks, we have seen numerous protests against the war in Gaza at college campuses across the country. Some of these, unfortunately, have…
Read More“Coaching is my ministry – the players are my congregation”. PC Coach Kim English, on faith
In this speech to students at Providence College, Kim English, the head coach of the Providence College men’s basketball team, expresses his gratitude to the students, faculty, and staff at Providence College. He talks about the team’s success, the importance of retention, and the impact of the transfer portal in college basketball. He also shares…
Read MoreErnie D: Providence College and Rhode Island icon tells his untold story – John Cardullo
by John Cardullo, contributing writer Star with a BROKEN HEART, an autobiography by Providence College basketball icon, Ernie DiGregorio takes us back to when Providence College basketball became one of college basketball’s top dog and all the ups and downs that went along with it. It doesn’t seem like it has been over 50 years…
Read MoreHappiness expert Arthur Brooks, Providence College commencement speaker. Hon. degrees.
Harvard Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks, Commencement Speaker – Four Others to Receive Honorary Degrees Providence College (PC) announced that Harvard University Happiness Expert Dr. Arthur Brooks, will present the Commencement Address at the College’s 106th Commencement exercises. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 11:00 a.m. at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Downtown…
Read More9 RI arts groups receive National Endowment for the Arts grants
9 R.I. arts organizations, 1 artist to receive $275,000 in NEA Grants The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced today the first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2024 of more than $32.22 million with $275,000 divided among 10 Rhode Island-based arts entities. Nationally, 1,288 arts organizations from all 50 states, the District…
Read MoreART! New exhibitions at Providence Art Club
New Exhibitions at Providence Art Club Open Sunday The Galleries of the historic Providence Art Club will host three new exhibitions with celebratory opening receptions on Sunday, February 18 from 2-4pm. The exhibitions will feature college students from schools throughout the state as well as new artworks by three current Art Club members. The openings…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Bill Kitsilis named to national Restaurant Assoc. Board. Owns 2 RI restaurants.
Bill Kitsilis, of Angelo’s Palace Pizza & Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, Added to the National Restaurant Association’s 2024 Board of Directors The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) is proud to announce that former RIHA Chairman of the Board, Bill Kitsilis, owner of Angelo’s Palace Pizza and Antonio’s Pizza by the Slice, has been appointed to the National Restaurant Association…
Read MoreMerry Christmas, Providence College. $5 million gift for athletic, academic, student programs
It was announced today that a new endowed fund to support the Providence College men’s basketball team is one of several initiatives that will benefit from a $5 million gift announced today by Vice President and Athletic Director Steve Napolillo. The donor wishes to remain anonymous. The multi-faceted gift will have impact beyond Friar Athletics,…
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