Emily Gowdey-Backus, Author at Providence Business News

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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. Photo Credit: Love & Perry Photography

AARON JUNGELS and Ari Brisbon are shown at the Aldrich House Wednesday where the Rhode Island Council for Humanities event awarded grants. They are from Everett: Company, Stage & School, which received $10,000 in grant funding from the council. / COURTESY MATT FERRARA

Rhode Island Council for the Humanities awards $124K in grants

Nonprofit 04/21/2016

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities announced Wednesday that $124,015 of the council’s major grants will be awarded to 14 humanities-focused...

BLUE CROSS & Blue Shield of Rhode Island donated more than $1 million in financial support to local nonprofit organizations last year, according to its 2015 Community Investment Report.

BCBSRI donated more than $1M to local nonprofits last year

Health Services 04/20/2016

PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island donated more than $1 million in financial support to local nonprofit organizations last year,...

THE PROVIDENCE Public Library has received $530,000 in National Leadership Grants for Libraries funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Providence Public Library awarded $530K grant for teen workforce development program

Government 04/20/2016

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Public Library this week received $530,000 in National Leadership Grants for Libraries funding from the Institute of Museum and Library...

KOBI DENNIS of Unified Solutions, President Donald Farish of Roger Williams University and Dean of RWU School of Continuing Studies Jamie Scurry sign a memorandum of understanding to solidify their partnership incubator agreement which will create a direct pipeline for hundreds of inner city youth and adults to professional development and career opportunities. / COURTESY ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

RWU and Unified Solutions announce partnership

Education 04/19/2016

PROVIDENCE – The Roger Williams University School of Continuing Studies announced Monday that it has come together with Unified Solutions to house a partnership...

FOR THE SECOND year in a row, Classical High School was ranked the best high school in Rhode Island, according to U.S. News and World Report’s best high schools list.

U.S News: R.I. ninth in U.S. for best high schools

Economic Activity 04/19/2016

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island placed ninth overall in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 list of top high schools across the nation, the...

UNIVERSITY OF Rhode Island President David M. Dooley is shown sitting in a fishing canoe in Ghana with students who will attend graduate school at the university in the fall. / COURTESY PATRICIA MENSAH

URI president visits Ghana to strengthen ties with Ghanaian universities

Education 04/18/2016

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – University of Rhode Island President David M. Dooley completed a week-long trip to Ghana to strengthen ties and discuss future collaborations,...

GOV. GINA M. RAIMONDO recognized 19 Real Jobs Rhode Island graduates at a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning for a new training and education classroom at Johnnycake Center. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Governor recognizes 19 Real Jobs RI participants

Government 04/15/2016

WESTERLY – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo recognized 19 Real Jobs Rhode Island graduates at a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning for a new training...

Newport Historical Society identifies rare 18th century watch

Nonprofit 04/15/2016

NEWPORT – A recent discovery at the Newport Historical Society brought Ingrid Peters, a staff member of the society, all the way to the...

Museum of Work & Culture annual drive raises $27K

Nonprofit 04/15/2016

WOONSOCKET – The Museum of Work & Culture’s annual appeal drive concluded on March 20 after generating $27,600 in donations. When the drive began in...