Honorary degree recipient Richard Harrington (center) chats with William Holland (left), Rhode Island Commissioner of Higher Education, and Business Professor Spencer Martin (right).

URI Distinguished Scholar-In-Residence Bernard LaFayette, President Robert L. Carothers and Governor Lincoln Almond met prior to commencement to sign an agreement making Rhode Island and Antioquia, Colombia “sister nonviolent states.”

Honorary degree recipient Nancy Schock (left) and Physical Therapy Associate Professor Susan Roush.

Provost M. Beverly Swan hoods honorary degree recipient Wilbur Doctor.

Honorary degree recipient John Shattuck and English Professor John Leo.