Providence College

Each summer, Pathways to College welcomes local high school students to Providence College for a firsthand college experience while earning college credit.

Throughout the program, students learn alongside our faculty and build skills for success in higher education. This year's group also took classes in the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, including a course with PC's associate dean of nursing, Nancy Meedzan, DNP.

Thank you to the students who spent part of their summer learning with us. We can't wait to see what comes next for them. Special thanks to the Providence College School of Nursing and Health Sciences and the School of Education and Social Work.

We're proud to share that Providence College has been named to LinkedIn's Top Colleges 2026 list, recognizing the 50 U.S. colleges that best set graduates up for long-term career success.

Based on LinkedIn data, the ranking evaluates outcomes across five areas: job placement, internships and recruiter demand, career success, network strength, and knowledge breadth.

This recognition reflects the hard work and accomplishments of our students, Providence College Alumni, faculty, and staff, as well as the lasting impact of a PC education.

Read more from LinkedIn News in the comments below.

We’re so excited — fall classes start on Monday, August 31! Can’t wait to kick off an amazing new semester with you all!

August 1 is the day the Common App opens for in the Class of 2031!

Learn about the value of a liberal arts degree — and studying the humanities at Providence College — from Owen Bligh '10, '12G, dean of admission and interim associate vice president of enrollment management, who answers these questions and more on the Your College-Bound Kid Podcast.

Check our comments for links to listen and for more information about the application process.

🗝️🏠 Housing assignments are out, Friars!

The Class of 2030 is one step closer to Move-In Day after receiving their residence hall and room assignments. Take a peek at the views waiting for you across campus and imagine all the memories waiting to be made over the next four years. 🖤

Have photos of your own view? Share them with us at [email protected]!

Thursday, July 30, is National Intern Day! 💼 ⭐

Join us in celebrating Friars who are spending the summer gaining hands-on experience, developing professional skills, and making an impact through internships. Meet a few of our featured student interns and learn more about the meaningful work they're doing this summer.

Discover how the Providence College Chirico Career Center supports students in finding internships and preparing for their careers: link in comments.

"I feel like my whole life and career is built off this tension between tragedy and comedy."

Bestselling author Alison Espach, MFA '07 writes with a perspective that has resonated with readers everywhere. 📖 In a new feature from The New York Times, the creative writing professor in Providence College's Department of English reflects on the journey behind The Wedding People — her critically acclaimed novel inspired by Rhode Island, personal experience, and an enduring belief in finding humor in life's most difficult moments.

Read more about Espach and The Wedding People: our link in comments.

With Christopher Nolan's adaptation sparking a renewed interest in The Odyssey this summer, Raymond Hain, Ph.D. of the Department of Philosophy makes a case for why Homer's epic has resonated for thousands of years. 🏛️📚

In an interview with the National Catholic Register, Hain discusses what Odysseus' journey home can teach us today and why classical texts remain at the heart of a Providence College education.

Read more: our link in comments.