Providence College Alumni

Kathleen McGinley ’82 and Richy Kless ’74, ’78G, ’82SCE are the next president and vice president of the @ProvidenceCol National Alumni Council. Meet the new executive board for @PC_Alumni: forever-a-friar.providence.edu/get-involved/n…

And the award goes to ... Peter DiBiasi ’23, who earned a Sports Emmy for his work with @NBCSports on the Paris 2024 @Olympics broadcast! 🏆🎬 DiBiasi created a customized communication media major at PC with support from professors David Cabral and Margaret Reid. #ForeverAFriar

We're excited that @Money has named @ProvidenceCol one of America’s Best Colleges for 2025! See what makes us special: money.com/best-colleges/…

American labor movement pioneer Arthur Coia '64 has died. As president of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Coia championed training and advocacy — opening doors to safer, more skilled, and more respected work for thousands. Read more: thepublicsradio.org/labor/remember…

Friartown is calling you home! 🖤🤍 Join us for #PCHomecoming, October 3-5 — a chance to celebrate with fellow Friars at exciting events like the Friar 5K, Friar Fest, Late Night Madness, and more. 🎉 Book your room and see photos from last year's event: homecoming.providence.edu

Billy Burdier ’14, ’21G has been appointed principal of St. Patrick Academy, an accredited, college-preparatory Catholic high school in Providence. He has a decade of education experience and is the school's first principal to speak Spanish and English: golocalprov.com/business/peopl…

Congratulations to Richard Grace, Ph.D. ’62, ’17Hon., professor emeritus of @PCHistoryDept, who — alongside his wife, Madeleine — was honored with the Luminary Award at the Diocese of Fall River’s annual Lumen Christi Cathedral Gala. Read more: anchornews.org/2025/07/04/mad…

Michael Donohue, Jr. ’73 was honored with the NAA's Service to the Alumni Association Award during #PCReunion2025. 🏆 Know any @PC_Alumni who deserve recognition? Submit a nomination for a National Alumni Association Award: forever-a-friar.providence.edu/get-involved/n… #ForeverAFriar

Richard Murphy, Ph.D., who taught in @ProvidenceCol's Department of English for 45 years, has died. A scholar of eighteenth-century literature and contemporary fiction, his wit, intellect, and love of learning left a lasting mark on Friartown. Read more: providencejournal.com/obituaries/ppv…

📢 Big changes to the tax code are coming in 2026 — and they could impact how (and when) you give to causes like @ProvidenceCol. From new deductions to shifting limits, 2025 may be your best year to maximize impact and benefits. Learn more: plannedgiving.providence.edu/new-tax-law

From interning at the Massachusetts State House to facilitating dialogue on campus, Connor Flynn ’25 is living out the values of civic engagement. The class president of #PC2025, Connor benefitted from the support of a donor-funded Veritas grant. More: impact.providence.edu/connor-flynn/

Want to share a professional milestone, personal achievement, or recent meet-up with classmates? Tell us what's new with you! ✍️ Submit a class note for a chance to be featured in Providence College Magazine or on @PC_Alumni social media: forever-a-friar.providence.edu/connect/class-… #ForeverAFriar

Friar. 🫵 Congratulations to God Shammgod '15SCE, who will be joining the @OrlandoMagic as an assistant coach. Previously a player development coach for the @dallasmavs, Shammgod worked with players like Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. 🏀 More from @SInow: si.com/nba/mavericks/…

Happy Independence Day, Friartown! 🇺🇸 Photo illustration by the Division of Marketing and Communications

Have an overdue library item you’ve been avoiding returning? No worries — Phillips Memorial Library has seen worse! During Reunion weekend, the library received a return, 50 years past its due date! Fortunately for W.L., they stopped charging late fees back in the 90s. 😊

📬 On National Postal Workers Day, we’re celebrating Steve Richards ’89SCE, ’99G — a lifelong Friar who returned to campus in retirement to work in the mailroom. news.providence.edu/part-and-parce…

Celebrate, connect, and help welcome our newest students to Friartown! 🎉 📍 Chicago – July 17 📍 Boston – August 6 📍 Long Island – August 6 📍 New Haven – August 7 📍 Buffalo – August 7 📍 New Jersey – August 13 📍 Hartford – August 14 Register here: forever-a-friar.providence.edu/summer-events/

🎙️ Big news in Friartown: our very own Judge Frank Caprio ’58, ’08Hon. is the latest guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast! In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Judge Caprio opens up about his legacy, kindness, and purpose. Tune in now and get inspired: prov.ly/3FT0W7y

Your gift takes @ProvidenceCol to new heights — sometimes even to the Harkins balcony. 🖤🤍 Those who have made a gift for three straight years unlock exclusive perks like photo ops at #PCReunion and #PCHomecoming! Make your gift to students by June 30: prov.ly/45PVXic

Beach bag essential alert: "Mansion Beach" by Meg Mitchell Moore ’94 is one of Elin Hilderbrand’s top picks for summer reading! 📚🏖️ Described as a modern take on "The Great Gatsby," it’s the perfect companion for lazy days in the sun. More from @people: people.com/elin-hildebran…