KINGSTON, Rhode Island — 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.
Among the graduates were:
- Abigail Caron of Bangor, who graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing
- Benjamin Culina of Orono, who graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor of arts in public relations and a bachelor of arts in sports media and communication
- Madison Culina of Orono, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with a doctor of pharmacy
Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average 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.To view ceremony highlights, visit uri.edu/commencement/y2025/.





