PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

Providence College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. and Athletics Director Bob Driscoll announced today (March 30) that men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley has signed a long-term contract extension. Cooley was hired at Providence College on March 22, 2011. In addition to the announcement of the contract extension, Cooley  also announced that he and his wife, Nurys, will donate $500,000 to the academic portion of the soon-to-be-constructed Ruane Friar Development Center — a multi-purpose facility that will significantly enhance Friars athletics, student services and College community life. – Read More.