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The University of Rhode Island is known regionally and worldwide for its innovative, big ideas, adaptive intelligence and breakthrough solutions to today's puzzling problems. URI's pioneering research extends the University's influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The University of Rhode Island - a small, beautiful place with some of the biggest thinkers in the world.

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The University of Rhode Island is known regionally and worldwide for its innovative, big ideas, adaptive intelligence and breakthrough solutions to today's puzzling problems. URI's pioneering research extends the University's influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. The University of Rhode Island - a small, beautiful place with some of the biggest thinkers in the world.

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University of Rhode Island celebrates more than 4,100 new graduates during 2024 Commencement

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.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 24

University of Rhode Island names more than 7,200 students to its Fall 2024 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce its Fall 2024 Dean's List. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
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Dean's List - Jan 27

More than 6,800 University of Rhode Island students named to Spring 2024 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2024 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 5

More than 7,000 University of Rhode Island students named to Fall 2023 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2023 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jan 24

More than 6,500 University of Rhode Island students named to Spring 2023 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jun 20

Close to 7,000 University of Rhode Island students named to Fall 2022 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
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Dean's List - 2023 Jan 31

URI announces Class of 2022 Academic Excellence Award winners

Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement with a University Academic Excellence Award. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual academic departments. For example, criteria might include an honors project, a research presentation, or a student's professional promise. Each recipient receives a certificate of student excellence and a University of Rhode Island medallion.
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Academic Award - 2022 Jun 15

More than 6,300 University of Rhode Island students named to Spring 2022 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.
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Dean's List - 2022 Jun 14

University of Rhode Island celebrates more than 4,000 new graduates during 136th Commencement

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.
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Graduation - 2022 Aug 29

More than 6,800 University of Rhode Island students named to Fall 2021 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2021 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. To view the entire Dean's List, visit: uri.edu/academics/deans-list/
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Dean's List - 2022 Jan 25

University of Rhode Island graduates more than 4,000 students during 135th Commencement

The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University's 135th Commencement. More than 3,700 undergraduate degrees and 680 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during nine individual ceremonies held over three days, May 21-23, 2021.
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Graduation - 2021 Aug 12

Twenty-one URI seniors inducted into Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society

Twenty-one University of Rhode Island graduating seniors were inducted into the Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society as part of the University's 24th annual Black Scholar Awards. The annual induction ceremony honors graduating seniors of African descent who achieve 3.30 or higher grade point averages. Established in 1998 by Donald Cunnigen, URI professor of sociology and anthropology, the annual Black Scholar Awards program recognizes African-American students for their outstanding achievements in leadership, community involvement, academic achievement, and athletic achievement. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students receiving awards were honored during a virtual ceremony coordinated by Earl N. Smith, III, assistant dean of student affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences; Christopher Hunter, associate professor of civil engineering; and Yvette Harps Logan, retired associate professor of textiles, fashion merchandising and design.
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Honor Society - 2021 Jun 24

More than 7,000 University of Rhode Island students named to Spring 2021 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2021 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean's List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades which are GPA applicable earning at least a 3.30 quality point average. To view the entire Dean's List, visit: uri.edu/academics/deans-list/
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Dean's List - 2021 Jun 15

URI announces Class of 2021 Academic Excellence Award winners

Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement with a University Academic Excellence Award. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual academic departments. For example, criteria might include an honors project, a research presentation, or a student's professional promise.
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Academic Award - 2021 May 28

URI students named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2020 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
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Dean's List - 2021 Mar 2

URI students named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2020 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
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Dean's List - 2020 Jun 22

URI announces Class of 2020 Academic Excellence Award winners

Each year, the University of Rhode Island honors graduating seniors for their superior academic achievement. Their selection is based on grade point average, as well as other criteria determined by their individual academic departments. For example, criteria might include an honors project, a research presentation, or a student's professional promise.
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Leadership - 2020 May 18

URI students named to the Spring 2019 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2019 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jun 13

URI announces President's Student Excellence Award winners

The University of Rhode Island annually recognizes graduating seniors for their superior achievement in an academic discipline. Grade point average or other criteria determined by the individual department, including an honors project, a research presentation, or a student's professional promise, are used to select the recipients.
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Leadership - 2019 May 28

University of Rhode Island graduates more than 3,400 students at commencement

At the University of Rhode Island's 133rd Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2019, about 3,400 undergraduate and 740 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
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Graduation - 2019 Aug 1

URI Public Relations Excellence Awards

The University of Rhode Island's Harrington School of Communication and Media honored 11 students at its sixth annual Public Relations Excellence Award Ceremony on March 29.
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Academic Award - 2019 May 3

More than 5,500 University of Rhode Island students named to the Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2018 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and nations.
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Dean's List - 2019 Jan 7

University of Rhode Island graduates more than 3,500 students at commencement

At the University of Rhode Island's 132nd Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, 2018, about 3,300 undergraduate and 750 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
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Graduation - 2018 Jul 16

University of Rhode Island graduates about 3,200 students at commencement

At the University of Rhode Island's 131st Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 20-21, 2017, about 2,600 undergraduate and 650 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.
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Graduation - 2017 Jul 19

URI students named to the Spring 2018 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Spring 2018 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries.
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Honors List - 2018 Jun 4

More than 5,500 University of Rhode Island students named to the Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 5,500 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2017 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and nations.
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Honors List - 2018 Jan 17

More than 5,290 University of Rhode Island students are named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List

The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 5,290 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2017 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and countries.
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Honors List - 2017 Jun 27

URI names 2017 Orientation Team members

The goal of URI's orientation program is to welcome new students and their families to the URI community and to start them along a path to success. The Orientation Team represents URI's diverse and enthusiastic community of learners.
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Leadership - 2017 Jun 1

URI students win Boren Scholarships to study languages overseas

Four University of Rhode Island students have been awarded $20,000 Boren Scholarships to study foreign languages abroad - one each in China, Jordan, Morocco and Mozambique.
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Scholarship - 2017 May 12

URI students receive excellence awards from history department

The history department in the University of Rhode Island's College of Arts and Sciences held an awards ceremony Sunday, April 30, to honor students who have demonstrated excellence in the discipline.
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Academic Award - 2017 May 11
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