Define Providence

Providence is TRUTH. A place where you can find who you truly are and what you truly want to do. An experience of self-discovery like no other.

Maria Elena Santos ’20

An opportunity to share with people of diverse backgrounds in order to deepen one’s understanding of self, community, and faith.

Jack Murphy ’20

Here is where we learn to see ahead, to plan for the future, to discover and deepen the awareness of our pilgrim journey and to know how best to prepare ourselves for a life well lived and a death well remembered. And here too is where we learn that our small stories are part of a much larger story, a story written by the finger of God and etched in the heavens.

Dr. Raymond Hain, associate professor of philosophy

It is a journey of trust, self-reflection, and determining worth.

Jolssen Rodriguez ’21

If you’re open to being changed by what you study, it will happen, and it will keep happening forever.

Heather McPherson, Associate Professor of Art

A destination to learn about global communications for social justice.

Kate Brewer ’20

After four years at Providence College, I have been made a better human person with respect to my intellect, emotions, habits, and ethical character, as a human person ought to be. I believe I have discovered Providence at Providence College, as I was given a chance to collaborate with It.

Tianyi Yuan ’20

Jewish mysticism teaches that there is a spark of the divine that resides within all of creation, from leaves blowing in the wind to ants working tirelessly to build complex societies beneath our feet. Providence teaches that everything is connected.

Dr. James Waters, associate professor of biology

I attribute a lot of my success to my four years at Providence, which taught me a strong work ethic and integrity — two of the most important qualities of an entrepreneur.

Chris Riccobono ’01, founder of UNTUCKit

Providence College is a place of possibilities, a community that fosters unexpected interests that blossom into careers.

Tara McLaughlin ’13, creative advertising manager at Focus Features

Providence College taught me to be open to challenges and opportunities, and to have courage and confidence in what I can bring to the table.

Monica Womack ’91, director of international markets — vehicle planning and pricing for Toyota Motor North America

Providence is a Jeopardy prep course, (if you take Civ seriously), a place that nurtured my love of history, sharpened my wit and fed my curiosity.

Kirsten Fleming ’00, senior features reporter for the New York Post

Providence is a place of growth, compassion, and opportunity.

Mason Sciotti ’15, product manager for Discord