Alumni Stories

A Frontline View of COVID-19

A Frontline View of COVID-19

Nancy (McDougall) Wells graduated from Providence in 1979 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She pursued further studies in nursing, and is now working as a Registered Nurse at the Health Sciences Center in London, ON. She spoke to us about what it is like to be a...

In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wilkes

In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wilkes

On March 31, 2020, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Wilkes, age 80, passed away from COVID-19. Wilkes was a graduate of Providence, then known as the Winnipeg Bible College (WBC). He leaves this world a better place as he was a difference maker for the Kingdom of God. Here is a look...

Providence Graduate, Candyce DeKruyff, Making a Difference

Providence Graduate, Candyce DeKruyff, Making a Difference

At Providence, from time to time, we like to feature stories about how our graduates are making a difference for Christ in their lives, careers and communities. Sometimes, it’s the extraordinary things that people accomplish on a large scale that “wow” us, but it’s...

The Late Dr. Wendy Beauchemin Peterson’s Legacy To Providence

The Late Dr. Wendy Beauchemin Peterson’s Legacy To Providence

The Providence library recently acquired a large donation of books, DVDs and CDs from the estate of the late Dr. Wendy Beauchemin Peterson. Wendy had always made it clear to Terry Kennedy, Director of Library Services, that her collection would someday make its way to...

Business, basketball alumna brings her faith to MLSE

Business, basketball alumna brings her faith to MLSE

Genadyne Charr, a 2015 graduate of Providence University College and Theological Seminary’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program, is a Sales Account Executive at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE). She spends her day focusing on new business...

Providence graduate has found a calling in Iqaluit

Providence graduate has found a calling in Iqaluit

“The overall impact Providence had on me is difficult to measure. One thing is for certain: God has used Providence to teach, shape, prepare and lead me, and for that I am grateful.” Although Reverend Joey Royal’s love for God’s Word ran deep, he never thought it...