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Providence College Students Stage Sit-in over Racism on Campus

HeadlineFeb 17, 2016

In Rhode Island, the president of Providence College has signed a list of demands to improve diversity after dozens of students occupied his office to protest racism on campus. President Brian Shanley agreed to take steps toward curriculum reform and more diverse hiring, among other changes. The Catholic college is the latest to see student protests over failures to address campus racism.

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