2009 Commencement News Links
Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degrees
Inspirational Leader and Speaker: President Robert L. Carothers will deliver the University's 123rd commencement address during undergraduate ceremonies.
Honorary Degree recipients are William J. Brennan, principal associate at W.J. Brennan Associates, a policy and management-consulting firm with a focus on environmental affairs; Charles D. Walton, retired associate dean for the Office of College Opportunity and Support Programs for the Community College of Rhode Island; and José Maria Neves, prime minister of the Republic of Cape Verde and an internationally recognized African leader.
Student Speaker
Andrew Blais has found that getting involved enhanced his college experience. He will share this as he represents the Class of 2009.
Graduating students plan their next steps
Read about many of our stellar graduating seniors and what they are planning to do after Commencement -- from graduate school to veterinary school to teaching and more.
URI's 123rd Commencement- Answers to common questions from the media
Undergraduate commencement broadcast/webcast live
Searchable list of graduating students online. Graduates: Here's how to send out a press announcement to your hometown newspaper.
Commencement Information (PDF)
Download a complete booklet of information to be prepared for the 2009 Commencement ceremonies.
