Accinno Hall  /  Albertus Magnus Hall  /  Ceramics Building  / 
Feinstein Academic Center  /  Hickey Hall  /  Howley Hall  /  Hunt-Cavanagh Hall  / 
Koffler Hall  /  Moore Hall  /  Phillips Memorial Library  /  
St. Catherine of Siena Hall  /  Service Building  /  Smith Center  / Sowa Hall   /  Sullivan Hall

Accinno Hall

The College initially housed maintenance workshops, storage facilities and related offices in this building, once part of the Good Shepherd property acquired by the College in 1955. Completely remodeled in 1992, Accinno Hall today houses the Office of Information Technology, three instructional computer labs, and a walk-in computer lab.

It was named in honor of PC alumnus John Accinno, a member of the class of 1946 and a generous benefactor of the College.

Albertus Magnus Hall



Opened in 1948, the building is named in honor of St. Albert the Great, the 13th century Dominican theologian, philosopher and scientist who was recognized for his extraordinary genius and extensive knowledge in every branch of learning.

The campus "science" building features classrooms and laboratories as well as offices
for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering-Physics-Systems, and Psychology.

Ceramics Building

One of the facilities acquired by the College with the purchase of the Charles V. Chapin Hospital property in 1974, the building was refurbished in 1976 and continues to be the site where ceramics classes are conducted.

Feinstein Academic Center
Two of the buildings in the Good Shepherd property purchased by the College in 1955 were immediately put to use as freshmen residence halls.  One was named Stephen Hall in honor of Terence Stephen McDermott, O.P., the Dominican Provincial from 1930-1955.  Following extensive renovations, it was rededicated in 1994 as the Feinstein Academic Center, home of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service.

Named in honor of RI philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein, the benefactor who helped the College found the nation's first bachelor's degree program in public and community service, the building also houses offices for the Liberal Arts Honors Program, the Office of Academic Media Services, the Center for Teaching Excellence, the Copy Center, and high-tech seminar and classroom facilities.

Hickey Hall

The Edward J. Hickey Laboratory for Health Science Research was dedicated in November of 1962 to honor the benefaction of the father of Rev. Frederick C. Hickey, O.P., chemistry professor and researcher. Hickey Hall houses faculty offices and laboratories for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering-Physics-Systems, and Mathematics/ Computer Science.

Howley Hall

Named in 1976 for Rev. Francis A. Howley, O.P., one of the College's original faculty members, Howley Hall was part of the Charles V. Chapin Hospital property. It was refurbished in 1975 and 1976 and today provides office space for the Black Studies and Health Policy & Management programs, as well as the Political Science, Social Work, and Sociology departments

The Political Science Data Center and a anthropology workshop are also housed in the building.

Hunt-Cavanagh Hall

Also originally part of the Chapin Hospital property, this building was refurbished in 1976. It presently houses the Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery, the McGlynn Collection, a Visual Resource Center, Department of Art and Art History faculty offices, and studios.

In 1983, the facility was dedicated in honor of Rev. Lawrence M. Hunt, O.P., a professor of mathematics and art history who played a central role in the establishment of the College's art department; and John Cavanagh, a 1935 alumnus and benefactor who is nationally recognized as a liturgical artist and designer. 

Koffler Hall

One of the buildings on the Chapin Hospital property was refurbished for use by the College's business programs. Opened and dedicated in 1979, Koffler hall is named for a College benefactor and President's Council member, Sol Koffler.  The building houses the departments of Accountancy, Finance, Management, and Marketing, as well as seminar rooms and a computer laboratory. 

Moore Hall

Opening in 1947 as Antoninus Hall in honor of St. Antoninus, a 15th century Dominican theologian and economist, the building originally contained classrooms, labs, and offices for the  business department. In 1988, it was refurbished with funds derived from the estate of  Cornelius C. Moore, a Newport attorney, and renamed in his honor.

Today the building serves as a center for the College's interdisciplinary Development of Western Civilization program. Moore Hall contains three large, audio-visual/video-equipped lecture presentation facilities as well as three additional classrooms, administrative offices, and a faculty lounge.

Phillips Memorial Library

Opened in 1969, the Phillips Memorial Library has received two national awards for its architectural design. Its holdings include over 300,000 volumes and 1,600 periodical subscriptions. Recent renovations have created  extensive new individual and group study areas for students.

Named by benefactor Mrs. Edwin (Phillips) Pritchard to honor family members, the library also houses the Office of Academic Services, the College Archives, the departments of English, History, and Women's Studies, faculty offices, and the Archives of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph.

St. Catherine of Siena Hall

St. Catherine of Siena Hall is named for the 14th century Dominican mystic and theologian. In 1970, she and St. Theresa of Avila became the first women recognized as Doctors of the Church. The building was part of the Chapin Hospital property purchased in 1974. Dedicated in 1980 and renovated in 2006, the building houses the offices of the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Theology. 

Service Building

Opening in 1976 as the "Student Service/Recreation Building," this building was part of the Chapin Hospital property.  The building today houses the Department of Art and Art History's painting, drawing and design studios and faculty offices.

Smith Center for the Arts

Dedicated in October 2004, the 2½-story building serves as the premiere teaching and performance facility for the growing number of Providence College undergraduates enrolled in academic courses in the performing arts disciplines, or participating in a wide range of extracurricular activities involving music, theatre, and dance.  The primary performance venues are the 283-seat Angell Blackfriars Theatre and a 272-seat concert hall.

Among the most significant teaching spaces are a "black box" theatre, dance studio, 20-keyboard piano lab, film screening classroom, music library, and choral and instrumental practice rooms. In addition, each academic discipline in the performing arts has extensive office space for faculty and staff, conference rooms and storage areas.  The arts center is named in honor of Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P., eleventh president of Providence College.

Sowa Hall

Named in 1989 for Ferdinand B. Sowa, a member of PC's class of 1948 and a prominent lawyer and civic leader who made a large donation to the College in memory of his parents, Sowa Hall serves as the "science connector" between Albertus Magnus and Hickey Halls. Opened  in 1987, Sowa Hall houses faculty offices for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering-Physics-Systems, Psychology and the Natural Science Program.

It also has research facilities, classrooms, conference rooms, and a science library.

Sullivan Hall

The last of the Chapin Hospital structures to be refurbished, the College began using this building as a female residence hall in 1985.  In 1994, it was converted into a faculty office building and renamed Sullivan Hall in honor of benefactor Francis Sullivan, a member of PC's class of 1967, and his wife. The building is the home of the Departments of Modern Languages and Economics. It also includes an office for the publication INTI, seminar rooms, and a foreign language resource center.