{"id":15948,"date":"2024-12-11T09:13:57","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=15948"},"modified":"2025-05-22T08:39:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:39:25","slug":"y2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/commencement\/y2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The University honored graduates<\/a> over three days, May 16-18, 2025, in formal ceremonies at the Ryan Center, and hosted other celebratory events throughout the weekend. The ceremonies recognized both undergraduate and graduate degree candidates from the respective colleges.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spring 2025 Commencement Weekend Schedule<\/h1>\n\n

Thursday, May 15<\/strong>
Edwards Auditorium<\/strong>
3 p.m. Academic Excellence Awards – Watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, May 16<\/strong>
Ryan Center<\/strong>
10 a.m. College of Nursing – Watch<\/a>
2 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences – Watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, May 17<\/strong>
Ryan Center<\/strong>
9 a.m. College of Health Sciences – Watch<\/a>
2 p.m. Feinstein College of Education – Watch<\/a>
5 p.m. College of the Environment and Life Sciences and Graduate School of Oceanography – Watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, May 18<\/strong>
Ryan Center<\/strong>
9 a.m. College of Business – Watch<\/a>
1 p.m. College of Pharmacy – Watch<\/a>
5 p.m. College of Engineering – Watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, May 19
Edwards Auditorium<\/strong>
11 a.m. ROTC Commissioning Ceremony – Watch<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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Spring 2025 Commencement Program<\/h3>\nDownload the Program<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Student Speakers<\/h2>

Each of the college ceremonies, recognizing undergraduate and graduate degree candidates, will have their own student speaker.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Honorary Degree Recipient<\/h2>

An honorary degree will be awarded to writer, director, and producer Steven Feinberg for his personal and professional achievements.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Student Profiles<\/h2>

Take a look at the inspiring stories of some of the many creative, talented, and unique graduates who make up the Class of 2025. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

meet the graduates<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Commencement at a Glance<\/h2>

Twenty sets of twins, and 60 veterans. Here’s your complete guide to Commencement weekend, along with some fun facts about the Class of 2025. <\/p><\/div><\/div>

your guide to commencement<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Show Your Rhody Pride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lawn Signs<\/h2>

Congratulate your URI graduate with a poster or lawn sign.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

download and print<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Cap Contest<\/h2>

Get creative and decorate your cap for a chance to win prizes.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

cap it off<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Social Media<\/h2>

Use our #RhodyGrad hashtag to celebrate and share.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Share your moment<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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