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The following are PC news articles, in order of publication.

Learning and Travel
Students go abroad for performance, study, service.

Straight Talker
Facebook’s Adam Benjamin ’91 shares career advice at business conference.

95th Commencement
Rev. Robert Barron delivers address at PC's Commencement Exercises.

‘Leader of Leaders’
Horton Sears ’13 hopes to inspire others through Teach for America.

Deep Friar Roots
Roommates Lynch ’13, Moloy ’13 find home, friendship at PC.

Author's Oeuvre
Senior presents research on writer Cormac McCarthy at national conference.

Off to Nepal
Annie Wendel ’13 awarded Fulbright teaching assistantship.

Name of Science
HIV researcher Dr. Robert Gallo ’59 addresses Liberal Arts Honors students.

Lab Coat and a Hammer
Pre-med student Joseph Slattery ’13 honored for Habitat service.

Fund-raising Frenzy
“A Night in Black & White” raises record total of more than $850,000.

Battling Bottled Water
Sarah Fitzgerald '13 works to protect water rights.

Study Abroad Pioneer
College mourns loss of Dr. Laurent Gousie ’60, professor emeritus.

Research Superstar
Chris Brennan ’13 embraces biological research, tutoring at PC.

A Religious Vocation
Beatriz Forster ’13 graduating early to become a Dominican sister.

Mother-Daughter Power
Degrees twice as special to Lorraine ’13SCE and Carla Ciorlano ’07 & ’13G.

Award-winning Novel
English professor's novel receives more accolades.

A World of Inspiration
Nathan Holterman ’13, top humanities student, starts a company.

Ideal Student-Athlete
International student succeeds in classroom, on tennis court.

Dedicated Service
Employees honored for extraordinary efforts at the College.

Conspiring to Learn
The 2013 Accinno awardee fosters relationship of mutual respect with students.

Lives of Meaning & Purpose
Valedictorian works in medicine before heading to medical school.

Celebrating Scholarship
Students present research, art at annual event.

The Catholic Imagination
Father Joncas illuminates “the wound at the heart of the world.”

Overseas Exploration
Faculty win fellowships for seminars in Brazil, India.

Spring in Their Step
PC Dance Company plans two performances of its Spring Dance Concert.

United in Service
Volunteers from 5 regional alumni clubs participate in FUSION projects.

Human Rights, Democracy
Former president of Chile delivers first Father Cleary Lecture.

Black & White
Mark your calendar for A Night in Black & White, PC’s signature fundraiser.

Peacebuilding Symposium
Expert on Middle East politics to speak at justice symposium.

Research and Creativity
Annual celebration honors student scholarship, works of art.

Full STEAM Ahead
Annual Delasanta lecture to feature RISD President John Maeda.

Research Personified
PC to host 17 schools during the Eastern Colleges Science Conference.

Spring into Service
Friars to roll up their sleeves for FUSION, park cleanups.

Virtue of Religion
Scholars will discuss the virtue of religion at the 2013 Randall Conference.

Tribute to a Scholar
First Father Ed Cleary, O.P. Memorial Lecture to feature Chile ex-leader.

On Eagle’s Wings
Composer Father Jan Michael Joncas to present St. Catherine of Siena Lecture.

Marathon Mission
Pamela “PJ” Butz is running her first Boston Marathon to remember her father.

‘Curtains’ Time
The musical “Curtains,” a fun “whodunit,” is a can’t-miss show.

A Family’s Perspective
Henrietta Lacks’ son, granddaughter discuss Common Reading book.

It's Father Barron!
Speaker named for PC's 95th Commencement Exercises.

Pulitzer Visitor
Institutional diversity office to welcome renowned author Junot Díaz.

Pacific Visitors
Two Japanese educators and two Dominicans make daylong visit to PC.

Francis Meets Dominic
Pope Francis holds, embraces son of PC faculty member on Easter.

Customized Study
MBA student Dionne Nickerson relishes research opportunity in East Africa.

Apples in the Classroom
Thirteen faculty are using Apple iPads and TVs in classes in a pilot program.

Environmental Leader
Gennaro, PC lauded for campus stormwater mitigation practices.

Justice and Friendship
Dominican to present annual St. Joseph Lecture on March 25.

Leadership Accentuated
Six students complete Leadership Rhode Island College Program.

Theological Exchange
Rabbi, priest to discuss “Reading Scripture, Alone and Together.”

Health Care Spotlight
PC’s Health Policy and Management Program to host Leadership Forum.

Scholar Visitor
British Romanticism scholar Roe to discuss Keats in campus visit.

We Are One
The individuality of every person will be celebrated during Unity Week.

'Viva il Papa!'
Excitement on campus and in Rome as Pope Francis is elected.

Have Funds, Can Travel
New travel funding program supports student research presentations.

Executive Power
Career mentor partnership holds its value for Krystyna Marini ’12.

U.S. Senator Visits
Sheldon Whitehouse talks with political science students.

Springing into Action
About 350 students are taking part in service and other trips over Spring Break.

Understanding Leadership
Values explored at School of Business conference.

Hollywood Fever
Alumni in entertainment industry inspire PC student visitors in Los Angeles.

Now Showing …
Study abroad, Black History Month, congressman featured in library displays.

Aquinas and the Good
In annual lecture, scholar discusses the nature and place of man.

Leading with Values
PC School of Business to present second annual leadership conference.

Feeling Right at Home
R.I. Campus Compact moves its headquarters into PC’s Feinstein Institute.

Making History in Libya
Colleen Fitzgerald ’07 saddened to leave volatile country.

The Pope’s Decision
From Rome to Providence, there’s surprise that Benedict will resign.

The Game of Life
Student-athletes get a welcome earful from pros in various career fields.

Knighthood Honoree
French professor Dr. Patricia M. Lawlor is recognized by France.

Theatrical Collaboration
Student, professor are co-directing the two-weekend run of “The Illusion.”

Transformative Time
MLK Lecture underscores impact of Selma marches on the Church.

Celebrating Aquinas
Scholar to present annual Aquinas Lecture on January 31.

Connecting on Careers
Alumni-student networking is flourishing in the month of January.

Singing Loud and Proud
I Cantori to embark on its Spring Recruitment and Performance Tour.

Ambassadorial Spirit
Student Alumni Association membership surpasses 160 in its third year.

Harnessing Higher Ed
PC to help find solutions to Rhode Island’s economic challenges.

MLK Service Partnership
Students and staff will volunteer at a local school on the national holiday.

Nearly Halfway Home
Construction is about 45 percent complete on the Ruane Center for the Humanities.

Write On with the Patriots
Mike Rodak ’13 builds an impressive following as an NFL blogger for ESPN Boston.

Winter Service
Students immerse themselves in poverty issues during winter break.

Scout’s Honor
Boy Scout troop honors 6 decades of service by alumnus.

Singing With a Star
Acclaimed opera singer visits PC, works with students.

Shadowing Day
Students to meet with alumni over winter break for informational interviews.

Angel Giving
Alumni clubs of Boston and New York donate $2,000 to The Angel Fund.

Student Santas
Student leaders organize 2nd annual Santa Shop for San Miguel School families.

Accreditation Affirmation
Accrediting body approves interim report, praises initiatives.

PC to Buy Huxley
Under agreement with city, College to acquire parts of three streets.

BIG EAST Decision
PC, six other Catholic schools announce plans to leave the BIG EAST.

New Language Offerings
PC students can now enroll in Arabic, Chinese courses.

Southeast Asians Gather
Conference considers challenges facing immigrant community.

No Student Left Inside
Outdoor seating lets professors take classes into the open air.

What Newman Understood
All conscience comes from God, Randall professor explains.

Rescuing Food
Two juniors deliver discarded dining hall meals to the hungry.

Army Strong
ROTC students placed 2nd in the obstacle course in the Ranger Challenge.

Immigrant Stories
Global Studies students collect oral histories of R.I. immigrants and refugees.

Investment Management
Financial analysts to provide industry overview, career advice.

‘What Conscience Is’
Dr. Reinhard Huetter to present first Randall Chair Lecture on Nov. 29.

Technically Speaking
Lecturer raises questions about intersection of race, religion, technology.

Welcome to Smith Hill
PC officially opens a community annex in Smith Hill.

On NCAA Title Brink
PC’s women’s cross country team places second in the NCAA Championship.

Iron Chef Dominican
Two priests compete to cook the tastiest dinner for students.

Just Dance
PC will host the Blackfriars Dance Concert at the Angell Blackfriars Theatre.

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