In this podcast, relive the celebrations of Commencement Weekend for the Providence College Class of 2025. This episode features recordings of remarks from speakers including Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. '78, '82G, the college’s president (29:22); commencement speakers Judge Frank Caprio '58, '08Hon. (42:17); and Michael A. Cox '97SCE, '25Hon., Boston's police commissioner (00:41). Also hear from 2024-25 Accinno Award recipient Gizem Zencirci, Ph.D., professor of political science (12:38); Connor Flynn '25, senior class president (38:03); and Samuel Seda '25, a philosophy and humanities double major who is one of eight students graduating with highest rank in the class (19:30).

Ever wonder what admission counselors do? It’s not one thing, it’s everything they can to help high school students who are interested in applying to Providence College. As PC approaches its popular Fall Open House on October 5, Matt Maurano ’06, M.Ed. ’16 and Sarah Burke from the office of admissions share their insights about the application process, navigating deadlines, keeping up with FAFSA, and what it means to be test-optional.

In this podcast, relive the celebrations of Commencement Weekend for the Providence College Class of 2024 with a selection of remarks and addresses. Speakers include Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., the college’s president; baccalaureate commencement speaker Arthur C. Brooks, Ph.D. '24Hon., an author and expert on happiness; and Wanda S. Ingram, Ed.D. ’75, '24Hon., who retired in 2023 as senior associate dean of student academic success. She addressed graduate program and School of Continuing Education graduates. Also hear from 2023-24 Accinno Award recipient Peter Costello, Ph.D., professor of philosophy; Ava Baron '24, senior class president; and Avery Budnik ’24, an elementary/special education major who is one of three top scholars in the senior class.

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