A Friar Family with Maryanne Knott ’76 and Maura Scarboro ’11

·32 min·3 clips

A mother-daughter alumni pair shares their Friar family story as PC celebrates 50 years of women.

The episode begins with host Stacia Walmsley introducing Marianne Knott and Maura Scarboro, a mother-daughter alumni pair, in recognition of Mother's Day and PC's 50th anniversary of women. Marianne explains her early exposure to PC through her father, a proud alum, and how he supported co-education, leading her to attend in the second class of women. Maura describes initially rebelling against the family tradition but changing her mind after visiting campus and picturing herself there. They compare their experiences: Marianne notes improvements in food and accommodations, while Maura appreciated the family feel and academic options. Marianne discusses her involvement with the Providence College School of Business, including speaking to classes and joining the Business Advisory Council, highlighting the shift to 50-50 gender balance. Maura details her psychology major, which led to a master's and dual certifications as a board-certified behavior analyst and licensed mental health counselor, working in a public school district. Marianne recalls accounting professor Gus Cote's welcoming attitude during a male-dominated time, contrasting with later workplace realities. The conversation turns to family connections, including a scholarship in Marianne's father's name for academic services, inspired by Maura's experience with ADHD and support from Jen Rivera. Maura shares how academic services helped her and allowed her to be a note-taker for others. They reveal that 14 family members have attended PC, spanning from 1951 to 2026, with traditions like a PC banner photo at weddings. The episode touches on Friar spirit through basketball and hockey, and ends with Mother's Day plans, emphasizing their ongoing Friar family bond.

As heard by us

A mother-daughter Friar story moves from game-day memory and women's history at PC to a psychology career shaped by service.

The Providence College Podcast treats Friar identity as something handed down, tested by change, and carried into adult life. Marianne Knott, class of 1976, anchors the story with memories of a father who came to PC after the Navy, followed the games, taught his seven children…

Read the full review in PlayNext →

Why you'd press play

Want a warm Friar family story where a mother-daughter alumni pair connects PC memories with a psychology path that became two professional lanes?

Read the full recommendation in PlayNext →

Listen to the show on

Apple Podcasts Spotify

Play clips from this episode More from Providence College Podcast