Photo Caption: Actress Viola Davis delivers a stirring keynote address to graduates during the University of Rhode Island's 2024 Commencement Ceremonies. (URI Photo)

The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,100 of its newest alumni during the University's 2024 Commencement. Nearly 4,000 undergraduate degrees and 800 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during the ceremonies which took place May 17-19, 2024.

Jazmyn Siraco of Fernandina Beach received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude.

To view ceremony highlights, visit: uri.edu/commencement/y2024/.

Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.