$10Million gift to PC’s new nursing school in memory of Ben Mondor. Facility will bear his name.
Providence College (PC) announced today that the facility which will be home to the College’s new School of Nursing and Health Science s will be named in honor of Bernard Georges “Ben” Mondor ’04Hon., the Rhode Island industrialist and philanthropist best known for building the Pawtucket Red Sox into a model minor league baseball franchise by creating an unparalleled fan experience that brought the community together. Mr. Mondor’s love for the Rhode Island community was the hallmark of his leadership during his ownership tenure, which ran from 1977 until his death at age 85 in 2010. In memory of her late husband Ben, Madeleine Mondor has made a $10 million lead gift to the college to support the initiative. The facility, scheduled to be completed in January 2025, will be known as the Ben Mondor ’04Hon. Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. “I am grateful beyond words to Madeleine for supporting Providence College and placing her trust in us,” said College...