Below is an announcement from the University of Rhode Island via Merit:
KINGSTON, RI — Each year, the University of Rhode Island presents Academic Excellence Awards to graduating seniors for their exceptional academic performance. Departmental faculty and deans select students for these prestigious awards based on grade point average and other indicators of excellence, such as the completion of an honors project, a research presentation, community service, and extraordinary professional and civic promise.
Owen Surette of Wilmington was recognized for academic excellence in Supply Chain Management.
“As educators, there is little we enjoy more than celebrating the achievements and impact of our students,” URI Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Barbara Wolfe told attendees. “Through your hard work and determination, you have set an example for what can be accomplished here at URI. Thank you for taking full advantage of the opportunities you have had to learn and to grow at URI, setting yourselves up for success in whatever challenge or opportunity you take on next.”
Awards were conveyed at a ceremony in Edwards Hall by URI President Marc Palange, Wolfe, and the deans of each student’s respective college. Each recipient of a University Academic Excellence Award receives a certificate of academic excellence suitable for framing and a URI medallion.
About the University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is a global education leader and the state of Rhode Island’s flagship public research institution. URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today’s world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. Founded in 1892, URI now enrolls more than 18,000 students and has earned the prestigious Carnegie R1 designation for high research activity. As a land- and sea-grant institution, URI is a key driver of economic development in Rhode Island and contributes significantly to the health and vitality of the state and New England region. Discover more at www.uri.edu.
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