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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Five Questions With Sylvia Maxfield
Sylvia Maxfield | Dean of the College of Business, Providence College
1. What classes are included in Providence College’s new business and innovation minor? Three...
Tovey named R.I. Philharmonic Orchestra & Musical School artistic adviser
PROVIDENCE - Nationally-acclaimed conductor, composer and pianist Bramwell Tovey has been named the artistic adviser, a newly expanded role within the Rhode Island Philharmonic...
Rhode Island Foundation marks TogetherRI a “positive” move to engage community
PROVIDENCE – Nearly 1,300 individuals attended the 20 TogetherRI meetings hosted by the Rhode Island Foundation over six weeks in the spring designed for...
YWCA Rhode Island 2018 Women of Achievement announced
WOONSOCKET – The YWCA Rhode Island has named 13 Women of Achievement for 2018, who will be celebrated at the organization’s 14th annual awards...
PC appoints 3 new deans as 2018-19 academic year commences
PROVIDENCE – Providence College Tuesday announced the appointment of three new deans – two of which are newly created positions – as the 2018-19...
With Career Pathways offering, RWU emphasizes history of readiness courses
PROVIDENCE – Starting Oct. 1, University College at Roger Williams University curriculum will grow to include four new career-focused programs.
Students, particularly those pursuing entry-level...
Lincoln meal delivery company promotes from within
LINCOLN - The 19-year-old Lincoln-based meal delivery company Wildtree Inc. confirmed the promotion of two employees to top executive positions Monday.
Formerly the chief operating...
Celebration of RWU’s Farish scheduled for Wednesday, public welcome
BRISTOL - A public celebration of the life and legacy of late Roger Williams University President Donald J. Farish has been scheduled by the...
Brown ranks No.14 nationally, PC ranks No. 2 regionally in U.S....
PROVIDENCE – As the 2018-2019 academic year heads into its second week for most colleges and universities, on Monday, U.S. News & World Report...
CCI drops 25 points in July
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Falling from 83 to 58, a “dicey” 25-point, month-to-month decline was measured in the July Current Conditions Index, released by University...
