University of Rhode Island

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.

The University of Rhode Island chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta History national honor society recently inducted 15 new members into the society. Phi Alpha Theta is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. The society has over 350,000 members, with about 9,500 new members joining each year through 860 local chapters.

The University of Rhode Island chapter of the Phi Alpha Theta History national honor society recently inducted 12 new members into the society. Phi Alpha Theta (???) is an American honor society for undergraduate and graduate students and professors of history. The society has over 350,000 members, with about 9,500 new members joining each year through 860 local chapters.

The University of Rhode Island's Black Scholar Awards program honored this year's Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society inductees based on their academic excellence, community service, and cultural pride.

The URI chapter of the engineering honor society Tau Beta Pi inducted new members at a ceremony on Dec. 9. Fifty-two junior and senior students, representing all eight engineering programs at the University, were inducted.

The University of Rhode Island's Chapter of Chi Epsilon inducted 19 engineering students. Chi Epsilon members in various civil engineering disciplines play significant roles on campus and within the surrounding community.

The University of Rhode Island's Black Scholar Awards program honored this year's Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society inductees based on their academic excellence, community service, and cultural pride.

As part of a commitment to pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, 103 University of Rhode Island engineering students were inducted into the Order of the Engineer on April 30. The students became the first group from the state's flagship university to join the national professional organization and established the first Link (chapter) in Rhode Island.

The University of Rhode Island's Black Scholar Awards program honored this year's Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society inductees based on their academic excellence, community service, and cultural pride.

The University of Rhode Island has announced the recipients of its 10 Black Scholar Awards, who were also inducted into the Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society.