Providence College Podcast

Andrea (Ricci) Keefe '03 , assistant vice president for development at Providence College, joins the podcast to talk about performing with and coaching the PC Dance Team, the impact of fundraising, 50 years of women at PC, and what it was like be in the stands during the Friars March Madness run. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play , and...

Dr. Richard Grace '62, '17Hon., professor of history emeritus, presents “Refugees: The Humanitarian Crisis After World War II and Similar Crises Since."  This is the first lecture in a new series, “The War in Ukraine in Historical Context.” Coming up: Dr. Doug Blum, Dr. Casey Stevens, and Dr. Ruth Ben-Artzi of the Department of Political Science will present “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the P...

In this episode, we share the remarkable life story of Joe Small ’74, a distinguished alum who has had a successful career in software publishing, technology-based education, and – currently – acting, producing, and voice-over work. A 2022 recipient of Providence College’s Martin Luther King Vision Award, Joe describes life as a Black Providence College student in the early 1970s, and the PC peopl...

In this episode, Hannah Valente '20 describes her path to becoming a lawyer and the youngest woman certified to be an NBA agent. Valente did a little bit of everything at Providence College, including four years as a manager of the men's basketball team, two trips abroad, two majors, and more. A second-year law student at Elon University, she tells us about her love of writing and sports and her h...

Judge Melissa DuBose ’90 is a product of Providence in every sense. She grew up in the Mount Hope section of Providence, R.I., before attending Providence College. She taught history in Providence Public Schools before turning to a career in law. She is an associate judge on the Rhode Island District Court, a member of Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation, and a National Alumni Associ...

As Black History Month winds down, we share the college’s second African-American Read-In. This effort, spearheaded by Stephanie Mireku from the Office of Alumni Relations, is modeled on the National African American Read-in created in 1990 by the National Council of Teachers of English. Members of the Friar community were invited to read excerpts from African American literature, poetry, and song...

You may have read recent stories about research by Dr. Eric Lebel '15 in the New York Times, Washington Post, and other national media. He and his colleagues measured the amount of methane and other gases that leak from gas stoves, even when turned off. On this episode of the podcast, we discuss his findings, his doctorate in Earth system science at Stanford, and his biochemistry and music majors...

Two newer members of the Friar family join the PC podcast to talk about how research is central to the Providence College experience. Dr. Alyssa Lopez, who joined the faculty as an assistant professor of history in 2020, and her research assistant, Angie Pierre ’25, share details about their investigation into black film culture in pre-WWII New York City. In preparation for a book Dr. Lopez is dev...

This year's theme for Black History Month is Black health and wellness, so it's a perfect time to talk with Dr. Aishah Scott, a historian of race and medicine jointly appointed to the Black Studies Program and the Department of Health Policy and Management. Scott researches the impact of long-term healthcare disparities on the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Black community; she has expanded her focus to e...

Civ’s gone to London! Dr. Stephanie Boeninger, associate professor of English, and Dr. Margaret Manchester, associate professor of history, are faculty-in-residence for Providence College’s new Civ in London study abroad program. Civ in London brings lessons from the Development of Western Civilization to life, exposing students to the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom as we...

The COVID pandemic made us all aware of how critical healthcare facilities are to the overall health of our communities. Alex DeMars '22, a health policy and management major from Brunswick, Maine, got to see this lesson firsthand as a facilities management intern at Maine Medical Center in Portland last summer and while working remotely during the school year. In this episode, DeMars discussed so...

On Martin Luther King Day, reflect with Dr. Wanda Ingram '75, PC's senior associate dean of undergraduate students and freshman and sophomore dean, on her experience as a member of Providence College's inaugural class of women — and as one of the few women of color in that group. As co-chair of the MLK Convocation Committee, she also discussed plans for this year's celebration on Thursday, Jan. 20...

This week’s episode of the Providence College Podcast discusses basic terms and principles of cryptocurrency with Nick Espinal ’23, a finance major and philosophy and creative writing double minor who studied cryptocurrency through his internship at EY last summer. Nick believes that “philosophy is everywhere” and discusses the way that Civ and philosophy courses inform his perspective as a financ...

Kick off 2022 with an important reminder from Dr. Laurie Santos '21Hon. , the Commencement speaker for the Class of 2021. The Yale University psychology professor and host of the "The Happiness Lab" podcast discussed how gratitude can help us weather the most difficult challenges. If you missed it in May, hear her address now on the Providence College Podcast. Subscribe to the Providence College P...

Spend some time this week with the top episodes of the Providence College Podcast from 2021, including our conversation with siblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 , which was recorded for National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8.  The siblings have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both...

If you missed Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s signature Advent celebration, on Saturday, Dec. 4, you’re in luck. Listen to the podcast of the event, which featured performances by the combined choirs of Providence College. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play , and YouTube .  Visit Providence College on Facebook , Twitter , Ins...

This week’s episode takes a look at one of Providence College’s newest academic programs — music technology and production — with Dr. Bill Longo, visiting assistant professor of music, and Clare Krug ’24, a sophomore music technology major. Learn what distinguishes music technology and production from traditional programs in music, hear about project-based learning in Dr. Longo’s songwriting cours...

Today we speak with senior Noah DeRossi-Goldberg '22, a history and political science double major. We dive into his involvement on campus as a resident assistant, a member of the Department of History's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, and president of the eSports club. He also previews the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Debate Society, the oldest club on campus, in the s...

Joan Barker '04, who majored in French and history, spent much of her career abroad as a government consultant for language and cross-cultural training. Her experience includes two years teaching English to members of the Afghan Air Force, where she got to know many Afghan interpreters. After the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August, Barker became an advocate for these vulnerable Afghans lef...

"Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics" is a podcast by the Department of Political Science. This episode of Beyond Your News Feed explores the fate of local news. Dr. Andrea McDonnell and Dr. Matt Guardino, both associate professors of political science, join host Dr. William Hudson, professor of political science, for a conversation about the dire straits of local newspapers...

Meet Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio ’77 — you can call him Dr. Italy . He is a leader in Catholic media, heading the Crossroads Initiative and frequently appearing on Catholic networks including EWTN and the SiriusXM Catholic Channel. In this episode, he discusses his youth in Providence, career, and new book, Jesus: the Way, the Truth, and the Life (Ascension Press, 2020), and corresponding video seri...

Siblings Dr. Mabel Abraham '03 and Dr. Tristan Botelho '07 have a lot in common. These PC alums both earned doctorates from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and now they both teach at Ivy League institutions — Abraham at Columbia University and Botelho at Yale. They also were both first-generation college students, meaning they were the first in their family to graduate from college. As Providenc...

This week's guest is Alex Cannon '22, a theater major from East Granby, Conn. Cannon discusses his summer research examining the often unfair portrayal of nuclear energy and war in television, movies, and video games over the last 60 years. We also dove in to his decision to choose Providence College, the ways a theater major can create during a pandemic, and his other interests including gaming a...

Anna O'Connell '12 discovered her love of early music as a music education student, studying voice and harp. Now a doctoral student in historical performance practice at Case Western Reserve University, O'Connell recently won the Barbara Thornton scholarship from Early Music America. She discusses the many far-flung locations that her music performance career has taken her, including the Great Wal...

Get answers to many of your questions about the college application process from Amy Cembor and Megan O'Rourke of the Office of Admission. Cembor and O'Rourke discussed the advantages of Early Decision and Early Action, affordability, and the reasons why Providence College recruits students nationally. Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Stitcher , Google Play...