PC Media Highlights 2021-2022

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 our media hits from the 2021-2022 academic year:

TELEVISION

08.18.2021 – WJAR Channel 10: Jonathan Dator (Personal Counseling Center): Interpreter stranded in Afghanistan wants to come to Rhode Island

03.15.2022 – WPRI Channel 12 – Street Stories- Anything is possible: Friars fanatic believes PC can go all the way

RADIO

03.14.2022 – Marketplace: Dr. Aishah Scott (Health Sciences): From AIDS to COVID: lessons and legacy

04.06.2022 – WPRO Radio: Dr. Arati Kale (Finance): Matt Allen Show – What are NFT’s?

PRINT

09.09.2022 – Associated Press: Dr. Eric Hirsch (Sociology): Advocates for homeless demand more action from lawmakers

03.15.2022 – Providence Business News: Mark Rapoza (Facilities Planning/Environmental Compliance): Providence board clears way for PC’s proposed 6-story dorm

04.01.2022 – Aletia: Dr. Ronald Jelinek (Marketing): When inflation spikes: Do employers have a moral obligation to raise salaries?

04.14.2022 – Providence Journal: Dr. Robert Hackey (Health Sciences): Dr. Robert Hackey (Health Sciences): Opinion/Hackey: 4 key qualities needed in next RI health director

04.28.2022 – Rhode Island Catholic: Hillbilly Thomists bring the best of bluegrass to 150th anniversary celebration

ONLINE

09.15.2021 – WJAR Channel 10: Providence College donates $100K to Catholic schools for ‘FriarServe’ program

02.01.2022 – WalletHub: Dr. Arati Kale (Finance): Best Car Insurance in Rhode Island

06.09.2022 – ASBMB Today: Rev. Nicanor Austriaco O.P.: Faith in Science

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.