STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Wilmington’s Stone & Surette Graduate From University Of Rhode Island

Below is an announcement from the University of Rhode Island via Merit:

KINGSTON, RI — The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 3,500 of its newest alumni during the University’s 2025 Commencement. Nearly 3,600 undergraduate degrees and 600 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during the ceremonies which took place May 16-18, 2025.

Among the graduates were:

Katelin Stone, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geological Oceanography and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Owen Surette, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

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.

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The University of Rhode Island is a diverse and dynamic community whose members are connected by a common quest for knowledge. As a global education leader and the state of Rhode Island’s flagship public research institution, URI offers distinctive 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 offers more than 200 degree programs across nine schools and colleges. 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, the New England region, and the nation. To learn more, visit: uri.edu.