Gallery The Inauguration in pictures Michael A. Rice, president, Faculty Senate, leads the procession carrying the University MaceFormer URI President Robert L. CarothersThe Yootay Singers, featuring members of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, open the inauguration ceremonySean Edmond Rogers, vice president of Community, Equity, and DiversityAtsa Zah, member of the Narragansett Tribe, delivers the land acknowledgment Presentation of the Colors, URI Army Reserve Officers’ Training CorpsThe National AnthemGrace A. Kiernan ’23, president, Student Senate Thomas M. Ryan, chair of the presidential search committee and member of the Board of TrusteesRhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee congratulates President Parlange Afua Ansong ’22 recites the inaugural poem, “Akwaaba, Welcome Dear Guest,” which she composed for the occasion Laura L. Beauvais, interim provost and vice president for Academic AffairsSamuel Giunta ’25 performing “The Impossible Dream” President Parlange receives the URI Presidential Medallion from Chair of the Board of Trustees Margo L. CookPresident Marc B. Parlange The recessional Former URI President Robert L. CarothersA URI jazz combo performs at the receptionMary Parlange, center, with faculty emeritus Jayne E. Richmond, right, and Mary Ann Mazzone, URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement