Rachael Bjorn of Saunderstown graduates from the University of Rhode Island

2022 Aug 29

The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 136th Commencement. Close to 3,600 undergraduate degrees and more than 800 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during the ceremonies which took place May 20-22, 2022.

Rachael J Bjorn of Saunderstown received a Bachelor of Arts, German and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Magna Cum Laude.

To view ceremony highlights, visit: uri.edu/commencement/y2022.

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.