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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RWU launches new lecture series on state of the ocean, sea-level...
BRISTOL – A yearlong series of climate change-related events, courses, panel discussions and book talks hosted by Roger Williams University will commence Oct. 2...
Five Questions With: Victoria Albanese
Victoria Albanese of Lincoln is a 2018 graduate of Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in financial services with a concentration in economics....
Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket receives $21K grant from Newman’s...
PAWTUCKET – Newman’s Own Foundation in early August awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket a $21,665 grant to address the need for...
Freeman named next Providence Foundation assistant director
PROVIDENCE – Nick Freeman was named by the Providence Foundation as its newest assistant director in a recent September announcement.
“We are thrilled to have...
25th annual Wet Paint fundraiser nets $121K for Newport Art Museum
NEWPORT – Hosted Aug. 12 by the Newport Art Museum, the 25th annual Wet Paint fundraiser saw $121,780 donated in support of the institution.
Three...
Do programs and services in R.I. match needs?
For Karen A. Santilli, president and CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, bridging the gap between programs and services in the community and those in...
Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens Higgins Welcome Center on URI main campus
SOUTH KINGSTOWN - The new Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center on the University of Rhode Island's South Kingstown campus was officially opened in a...
Six local businesses honored by SEG in Best for Rhode Island...
PROVIDENCE – In its inaugural Best for Rhode Island initiative, the Social Enterprise Greenhouse has recognized six local companies for their efforts using their...
New Bedford welcomes 21st-century art space/museum DATMA
NEW BEDFORD - The Whaling City is home to a new art museum and exhibition space dedicated to technological innovation in the art and...
New RIDE program pays low-income high school juniors to prepare for...
PROVIDENCE – High school juniors may now be eligible for up to $2,000 in short- and long-term payments to help afford college preparation tasks,...
