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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URI profiting from geographic diversity
Stepped-up marketing to international and out-of-state students in recent years is paying off for the University Rhode Island.
A 2017 survey of 500 U.S. colleges...
R.I. Greencore operations rocked by closure, layoffs
PROVIDENCE – Irish-owned food products supplier Greencore Group PLC announced Tuesday it would “cease” fresh production operations at its facilities in North Kingstown as of...
Brown dean to lead Williams College
PROVIDENCE - The dean of the college at Brown University is to lead Williams College as the 18th president of the Williamstown, Mass.-based school.
Announcements...
$153K in RIF classroom innovation grants shared by 23 R.I. towns,...
PROVIDENCE - More than 150 educators, among them many elementary school teachers, in 23 Rhode Island cities and towns will share $153,000 in grants...
January 2018 R.I. CCI falls to 75
SOUTH KINGSTOWN - The first Current Conditions Index of 2018 fell eight points to 75 from December yet rests level with the January 2017...
NUWC hosts successful job fair
NEWPORT – At an early March job fair, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center reported nearly 300 individuals were interested in employment with the company...
Yes, winter is challenging, but should it prevent R.I. from attracting...
Originally established as a ski park in Exeter in 1965, Yawgoo Valley celebrates all that the Ocean State has to offer tourists and locals...
Perennial dishes drawing tourists, new customers to R.I. eateries
For $19.95, diners at Jo’s American Bistro in Newport can order a 50-year-old fish and chips recipe and experience a taste of the city...
Local universities partner with Cure Alliance for Brain Week Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – From March 10 to 18, the third annual Brain Week Rhode Island will be hosted by Providence-based Cure Alliance for Mental Illness...
Five Questions With: Susan Moffitt
Susan Moffitt is the director of the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy at Brown University’s Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs...
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