Emily Gowdey-Backus
Emily Gowdey-Backus joined Providence Business News as a staff writer in April 2016. She is a native of Connecticut and holds a Master’s Degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Emily covers the education, workforce development, hospitality and tourism, and nonprofit beats for the newspaper.
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YWCA Rhode Island celebrates 150 years
PROVIDENCE – The public is invited to a reception celebrating the YWCA Rhode Island’s 150th anniversary serving the local community, its statewide contributions and...
RWU Dean Susan McTiernan wins Women in Business award
BRISTOL – Susan McTiernan, dean of the Mario J. Gabelli School of Business at Roger Williams University, was awarded the Women Administrators in Management...
UMass Dartmouth students collaborate with New Bedford NAACP
DARTMOUTH – After months of organizing and recruiting, a new branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has been established...
Health care mergers impacting local union members
In one night Care New England dumped a proposed merger with Lifespan Corp. for a deal with Boston-based nonprofit Partners Healthcare, but the idea...
Five questions with Steven G. O’Donnell
1. After five years as the R.I. State Police superintendent and serving as the commissioner of the R.I. Department of Public Safety, why did...
Hsu named new JWU provost
PROVIDENCE - In a statement Thursday, Johnson & Wales University announced Lily S. Hsu will serve as the school's new provost and Billye W. Auclair will...
Hayes-Leite named 2018 R.I. Teacher of the Year
NARRAGANSETT - In a surprise ceremony Thursday morning, veteran Narragansett High School social studies teacher Kristin Hayes-Leite was named 2018 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year.
An...
The word Rhode Islanders can’t spell
PROVIDENCE – According to Google Trends, the word Rhode Islanders most frequently Google the correct spelling of is “liar.”
A four-letter word, but not one...
Electronics, robotics and drone tech degree now offered by NEIT
EAST GREENWICH – New England Institute of Technology students now have the ability to study and learn the hands-on skills necessary to be successful...
Tourism commission report calls for fundamental changes, extension of study
PROVIDENCE – On Thursday the Tourism Study Commission presented the R.I. House of Representatives a report highlighting five recommendations for a more collaborative approach...
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