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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Preservationists eye ‘Hail Mary’
From roofs and balustrade repair to weatherproofing, nearly $11 million has been allocated in State Preservation Grants to 164 projects at historic sites across...
Sharma steps down as RISD provost, national search commenced
PROVIDENCE - After nearly two years years as provost at the Rhode Island School of Design, in March, Pradeep Sharma stepped down as the school's chief...
UCAP’s DeBlois announces June 2019 retirement
PROVIDENCE - Robert DeBlois, director of the Urban Collaborative Accelerated Program School in Providence, announced Friday he will retire from the position effective June...
Seven high school seniors share $300,000 in scholarships honoring Roger Williams
PROVIDENCE - In its second iteration, seven Rhode Island high school seniors have been awarded Roger Williams scholarships by the Rhode Island Foundation before...
Grants from 11th Hour Racing benefit 10 organizations
NEWPORT - Less than a week before Volvo Ocean Race contestants and fans descend upon Newport, 11th Hour Racing, based in the City by...
Local food businesses excited for Eat Drink RI’s Central Market
After being named Whiskey Magazine’s 2017 American Craft Producer of the Year, Sons of Liberty Spirits Co. wants to expand its footprint from South...
Urban planning and historic preservation school launches in Providence
PROVIDENCE – Set to open in September, Charette High School is a new charter school in the city focused on urban planning and historic...
Five Questions With: Rachel Berwick
As a Rhode Island School of Design professor and head of the school’s glass department, Rachel Berwick’s work has been shown internationally in such...
Jane’s Walk returns to Providence with 12 tours May 4-6
PROVIDENCE – Starting Friday and running through Sunday, The Providence Foundation and Doors Open Rhode Island will take part in an international festival known...
UMass Dartmouth’s Fugate to aid in new Malcolm Gladwell book
DARTMOUTH – University of Massachusetts Dartmouth psychology professor Jennifer Fugate is in consultation with Malcolm Gladwell, a New York-based, Canadian-born journalist and author of...
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