Providence College Awards Graduate Degree to Francesgrace Ferland, Pawtucket Resident During 97th Commencement Exercises

2015 May 29

Francesgrace Ferland, a resident of Pawtucket, RI, was among more than 200 students who received graduate degrees from Providence College during the College's Ninety-Seventh Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 17, 2015.

The Commencement address was delivered by Darlene Love, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and star of the Academy-Award-winning documentary, 20 Feet From Stardom. She received an honorary doctorate in Music. Four other distinguished individuals received honorary degrees from the College. They are: Dr. Henry "Hank" Foley '77, Rev. Gustavo Guti?rrez, O.P., Jane Lunin Perel, and Kevin C. Phelan '66.