Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy

Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina is a multidisciplinary

"Passion for people and policy"

Dedicated to honoring Sen. Claiborne Pell’s legacy, the center promotes American engagement in the world, effective government at home and civic participation by all Americans. Stay updated on the latest news and events by following us on Twitter and on Instagram !

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University has been honored by the Telly Awards for Story in the Public Square for the 1...
05/27/2026

The Pell Center at Salve Regina University has been honored by the Telly Awards for Story in the Public Square for the 13th time in nine years years. The show won bronze in the Social Impact category for its episode featuring documentary filmmaker Julian Brave Noisecat.

Read the full story at the link below!

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor our fellow Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our fr...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor our fellow Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/12/2026

On this week's episode of Story in the Public Square, New York Times data journalist Steven Rich discusses the power of billionaires in American public life. Check your local public television listings to find air times near you!

Pell Center Faculty Fellow and lecturer in the Salve Regina University History Department, Dr. Erin Redihan, reflects on...
05/06/2026

Pell Center Faculty Fellow and lecturer in the Salve Regina University History Department, Dr. Erin Redihan, reflects on the ways her study of Cold War and Olympic history have shaped her research on global superpowers and how they use the Games to their advantage.

Read our full interview with Redihan here: https://ow.ly/b8I450YVI8m

05/04/2026

This week on Story in the Public Square, journalist Stuart Jeffries examines the history of “stupidity,” exploring how it has been defined throughout history and how it is monetized and exploited in contemporary culture. Check your local public television listings for air times near you!

04/21/2026

This week on Story in the Public Square, fair-elections advocate Rebekah Caruthers breaks down the real challenges to American voting rights today. Check you local public television listings for air times near you!

Join us this Thursday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Craig Condella on P...
04/21/2026

Join us this Thursday, April 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a roundtable discussion with Dr. Craig Condella on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si'. Together, we will explore how this landmark encyclical reshaped the global conversation on the environment, impact it has had since its release, and consider where its influence has fallen short.

This roundtable is open to Salve Regina University students, faculty, and staff. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please register here: https://events.salve.edu/event/a-decade-after-laudato-si-reflections-and-lessons?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Salve+Regina+University

We hosted the Rhode Island News Collaborative on Friday for their conference, “No News is Bad News,” that explored issue...
04/20/2026

We hosted the Rhode Island News Collaborative on Friday for their conference, “No News is Bad News,” that explored issues affecting the future of local journalism. The Pell Center’s Ocean State Stories initiative is a founding member of the collaborative. Read the full story published in RI News Today at the link below!

Always a pleasure partnering with Rhode Island Center for the Book to welcome incredible authors to our state! This year...
04/20/2026

Always a pleasure partnering with Rhode Island Center for the Book to welcome incredible authors to our state! This year, Dolen Perkins-Valdez discussed her book, “Happy Land,” this year’s Reading Across Rhode Island pick for the annual statewide read!

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