Providence College Media Highlights 2015-2016

Throughout the academic year, Providence College’s Office of Public Affairs, Community and Government Relations strategically connects the College’s experts (distinguished faculty members and staff) to local, regional, and national media outlets where they provide insightful analysis on timely news topics. PC Experts offer their expertise and commentary on economic and political issues, ground-breaking research, and on news making national and international headlines.

Below is a sampling of some of the faculty media hits from the 2015-2016 academic year:

TELEVISION

NEW ENGLAND CABLE NEWS:
12.16.2015 – Dean Janet Castleman (SCE) : A Lifelong Learner.

CBS 12 NEWS:
11.8.2015 – Dr. Eric Hirsch (Sociology) : RI latest state poised to end vets’ homelessness.

NBC10 NEWS: 4.18.2016 – Dr. Tony Affigne (Political Science): Hillary Clinton courts RI Latino vote with Spanish-language ad. 3.24.2016 – Dr. Joseph Cammarano (Political Science): Raimondo ranked No.38 in Fortune’s ‘world’s greatest leaders’ list.
12.15.2015 – Ben Sweeney (Theatre, Dance and Film) : ‘Star Wars’ appeal spans genres, generations.

12.2.2015 – Dr. Helen Caldwell (Marketing) : Business Lunch – Projecting the Holiday Shopping.

11.24.2015 – Dr. Dan Horne (PCSB) : Company warns of security threats during holiday shopping season.

WSBE RHODE ISLAND PBS:
12.1.2015 – Dr. Tony Affigne (Political Science) : A Lively Experiment.

DAN YORKE STATE OF MIND CABLE SHOW: 10.14.2015 –Dr. Joseph Cammarano (Political Science) : Analysis of Democratic Presidential Debate.

RADIO

WGBH BOSTON – PUBLIC RADIO:
8.5.2015 – Dr. Patrick Kelly (Accountancy) : Why Aren’t Any Casinos Open in Massachusetts?

NEWSTALK 630 WPRO AM:

10.8.2015 – Dr. Adam Myers (Political Science) : Next Speaker of the U.S. House.

RHODE ISLAND NPR:

11.2.2015 – Dr. Chard deNiord (English) : PC Professor named Vermont poet laureate.

PRINT

BOSTON GLOBE:
4.20.2016 – Dr. Joseph Cammarano (Political Science) Clinton, Trump move to friendly states in next week’s primaries

PROVIDENCE JOURNAL:
11.2.2015 – Dr. Chard deNiord (English) : Providence College English Professor Named Vermont poet laureate

10.11.2015 – Dr. Joseph Cammarano (Political Science) : Fitz’s Hits – Raimondo must order greater transparency.

9.28.2015 – Dr. Hugh Lena (Academic Affairs) : Providence College joins Mexican Consortium.

GOLOCALPROV.COM:
11.17.2015 – Dr. Tony Affigne (Political Science) : Sidea Are Deeply Divided in RI on Taking Syrian Refugees.

THE ATLANTIC-CITY LAB:

5.26.2016 – Dr. Kevin Newman (Marketing): Why Some People Find Crowded Cities Relaxing

PC Experts Media Highlights

Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D. - The U.S. Supply Chain in 2024

In recent years, the health of the U.S. supply chain was greatly strained as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and other events. Associate Professor of Finance, Jonathan Jackson, Ph.D., shares insight on how the U.S. supply chain is doing today and what consumers should be on the lookout for.

Christine Earley, Ph.D. - AI at PC

It looks like Artificial Intelligence or AI is here to stay. Professor of Accountancy and Associate Provost for Faculty Development Christine Earley, Ph.D., shares more on how AI has changed the face of higher education, the benefits, things to watch out for, and how Providence College is navigating these waters.

Father Justin Brophy, O.P. - Lent 2024

As the PC community continues through Lent, Father Justin Brophy, O.P., Assistant Professor of Political Science, shares more on things we should be reflecting upon during this time of year. He also talks about the practice of "giving things up" for Lent and shares a message for the campus community.