Karen L. Adams, Hon. \u201910 With more than 30 years of experience in news broadcasting, Karen Adams is a leader in her field and a strong advocate for female journalists. Originally from Missouri, she earned her bachelor\u2019s degree from Missouri State University and began her career in radio, quickly moving into television news. Now a resident of Narragansett<\/strong>, she anchored the evening news on WPRI from 1989 until her retirement in 2010. She earned an Emmy Award for Individual Achievement in Anchoring and was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle. In 2010, she received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the 溏心vlog免费B站, and in 2016, she established an endowment for female students from Rhode Island who are enrolled in the University\u2019s Harrington School of Communication and Media.<\/p>\n Stephen M. Greenlee, M.S. \u201982 Stephen Greenlee joined ExxonMobil soon after earning a bachelor\u2019s degree in geology from Duke University in 1979 and a master of science degree in oceanography from the 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Graduate School of Oceanography in 1982. His career has focused on geological research, petroleum exploration and production, and business development. He oversees ExxonMobil\u2019s global exploration, acquisition and divestment, and portfolio management activities. A resident of Texas, he chairs the University of Houston\u2019s Energy Advisory Board, is a vice chair of the Graduate School of Oceanography Dean\u2019s Advisory Board, and is a member of Houston\u2019s Alley Theater board of directors. He and his wife Donna, a native Rhode Islander and fellow geoscientist, raised their three children while living in Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S.<\/p>\n Retired Army Gen. Leon J. LaPorte \u201968, Hon. \u201904 Retired Gen. Leon LaPorte served in the U.S. Army for 38 years, rising to the rank of four-star general. A native Rhode Islander, he was commissioned through the Army ROTC Program at 溏心vlog免费B站, and in 1968, the day after commencement, he entered the Army. He served in worldwide operational assignments where he commanded at every level from second lieutenant to general. In May 2002, he assumed command of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and the United States Forces Korea, located in South Korea. In April 2006, he retired from active duty. He holds a master\u2019s degree in administration from the University of California, an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from 溏心vlog免费B站, and serves as chief executive officer of LaPorte & Associates, a global strategic planning company.<\/p>\n The Corporate Award<\/strong> was presented to General Dynamics Electric Boat<\/strong>. For 120 years, General Dynamics Electric Boat has worked to ensure the security and superiority of our nation by designing, constructing, and sustaining the world\u2019s finest submarines. From the first nuclear-powered submarine, Nautilus, to the fast and capable Virginia-class attack submarines, Electric Boat builds some of the most complicated machines in the world. A leader in a demanding industry defined by technical superiority and unrelenting quality standards, Electric Boat and its 17,000 employees are dedicated to solving the most challenging problems and developing innovative, effective, and affordable solutions. A proud corporate partner of the 溏心vlog免费B站, Electric Boat has primary operations in Groton, Connecticut,<\/strong> an automated hull-fabrication and outfitting facility at Quonset Point in North Kingstown, Rhode Island <\/strong>and an engineering building in New London, Connecticut.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Rising Star Award <\/strong>was presented to Melissa M. Husband, <\/strong>M.P.A.\u201910, deputy secretary of state, Rhode Island Department of State. Having a natural affinity for public service, Husband designed her education around policy, nonprofit management, effective leadership, and public administration. She holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in political science from Roger Williams University and a master of science degree from the 溏心vlog免费B站. Shortly after earning her master\u2019s degree, she served as executive director of Community Action Partnership of Providence, a Rhode Island-based social service organization aimed at improving the lives of low- to moderate-income individuals and families living in Providence. She taught nonprofit management as an adjunct professor at Roger Williams University’s School of Continuing Studies. Currently as deputy secretary of state\/director of administration, she provides leadership across the Department of State and oversees the operation of elections, business services, state archives, library and public information, and finance and personnel.<\/p>\n The Athletic Director\u2019s Award <\/strong>was presented to Jeff Cammans<\/strong>, retired founder of\u00a0 Shoreline Business Solutions, and Kathy Cammans<\/strong>. Jeff and Kathy Cammans have been avid supporters of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s baseball program for many years, having cheered on their son Jeffrey, a former standout member of the Rams baseball team and a 2012 graduate of the 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Business. Jeff founded Shoreline Business Solutions, a Rhode Island-based business forms, document, and ATM\/debit card management company in 1987. Now retired, he is a partner in J2 Properties, a commercial real estate investment and development company, with son, Jeffrey. Kathy previously served as a marketing communications manager at American Tourister and is a 1981 graduate of Penn State University School of Communications. Jeff holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in business management from Boston College. They enjoy splitting their time between Jamestown, Rhode Island,<\/strong> and Naples, Florida.<\/p>\n Dean\u2019s Awards:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Graduate School of Oceanography: Charles W. Mandeville<\/strong> \u201981, Ph.D.\u201995, volcano hazards program coordinator, U.S. Geological Survey. Charles Mandeville served as a senior research scientist at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 13 years. A trained physical volcanologist and geochemist, he has conducted volcano research for the National Science Foundation at numerous sites throughout his career, including the Krakatau and Galunggung volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount St. Helens in Washington, Crater Lake in Oregon, and the Augustine Volcano in Alaska. He earned a bachelor\u2019s degree in geology from 溏心vlog免费B站 and a Ph.D. in oceanography from the Graduate School of Oceanography. He serves as program coordinator for the United States Geological Survey Volcano Hazards Program. He is directly involved with efforts to establish a National Volcano Early Warning System for all active volcanoes in the United States and aids in the management of the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program.<\/p>\n College of Arts and Sciences: Pete Bassi<\/strong> \u201970, M.B.A.\u201973, retired chairman, Yum Restaurants International. Pete Bassi is the retired chairman of Yum Restaurants International, a spinoff of PepsiCo. With 25 years of financial and general management experience at PepsiCo, he became president of Yum Restaurants International in 1997 and served as its chairman from 2003 to 2005. During his career, Bassi was responsible for more than 13,000 restaurants across 100 countries, including the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. He is lead director on the board of BJ\u2019s Restaurants, based in California, and a board member of Yum China, based in Shanghai. He recently retired from his role as chairman of the board for Potbelly Corp. He holds a bachelor\u2019s degree in mathematics and an M.B.A. from the 溏心vlog免费B站. He and his wife, Barbara, reside in Southern California.<\/p>\n College of Business: James A. Hopkins<\/strong> \u201962, retired vice president of operations, Wardwell Braiding Machine Co. Jim Hopkins led manufacturing operations management activities at A.T. Cross for 20 years and the Wardwell Braiding Machine Co. for 14 years, the last four years serving as managing director of Wardwell Europe in Berlin, Germany. A 1962 graduate of 溏心vlog免费B站, he served as a board member and president of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s Alumni Association and as board member and interim president of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Foundation. Committed to student enrichment, he supports the University\u2019s Hopkins Family Scholarship and the J-Term Travel Endowment. He is a trustee of Centreville Bank, chairs the Butler Hospital quality committee, and serves on the Kent Hospital and Care New England quality committees. He is a trustee of the Congregational Library in Boston, treasurer of the Anthony Lyceum Library Association, and chaired the Congregational Foundation board in Milwaukee.<\/p>\n Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies: Peter R. MacDougall<\/strong> \u201961, president emeritus, Santa Barbara City College. Peter MacDougall, an active community organization volunteer and officer in the U.S. Army, has enjoyed a lengthy career in higher education. He served as president of Santa Barbara City College for 21 years, during which time the college grew in size and prestige. He earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from 溏心vlog免费B站, a master\u2019s degree from Rhode Island College, and a doctorate in education from Pennsylvania State University. He was named one of the Twelve Most Influential People in Santa Barbara by the Chamber of Commerce in 1991, received the News-Press Lifetime Achievement Award in 1992, and was selected as KEYT-Santa Barbara Foundation\u2019s Man of the Year in 2000. In retirement, he continues to volunteer and enjoy time with his wife Leslie, their three children, and 10 grandchildren.<\/p>\n College of Engineering: Joseph F. Matthews<\/strong> \u201980, president, Maxson Automatic Machinery Co. Joseph Matthews joined his family\u2019s third-generation, Rhode Island-based rotary cutting and sheet handling equipment manufacturing company in 1983 as a sales engineer for the paper and printing markets and in 2000 became company president. He was recognized with the Technical Association for the Pulp and Paper Industries Finishing and Converting Division Leadership Award for his contributions to the industry. A 1980 graduate of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s College of Engineering, he has continued to support the college and its capstone programs. Active in his community, he has served in leadership capacities on the boards of the Ocean Community YMCA, VNS Home Health Services, and South County Hospital. He serves on the boards of directors for the Narragansett Council of Boy Scouts of America and Tides Family Services.<\/p>\n College of the Environment and Life Sciences: Larry Mayer<\/strong> \u201973, director, School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering and Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping, University of New Hampshire. Larry Mayer is director of the University of New Hampshire\u2019s School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering. He graduated magna cum laude from 溏心vlog免费B站 with a B.A. in geology. After receiving a Ph.D. from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he accepted a postdoctoral position at 溏心vlog免费B站’s Graduate School of Oceanography. In 2000, he became founding director of the Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping at UNH. He is the chair of the National Academies of Science\u2019s Ocean Studies Board, and the recipient of the Keen Medal for Marine Geology and an Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University. He was appointed by President Barack Obama to the Arctic Research Commission in 2016 and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2018 and to the Royal Swedish Academy of Science in 2019.<\/p>\n College of Health Sciences: Susan Hamer Kaplan<\/strong> \u201978, M.S.\u201980, speech and language therapist. Susan H. Kaplan has been passionate about quality health care since her days at the 溏心vlog免费B站. With a master\u2019s degree in speech and language pathology, she began her career as a private practice therapist helping those with neurological impairments. A member of the University\u2019s College of Health Sciences Advisory Council, she chairs the Miriam Hospital Foundation board of trustees, is a member and past chair of its Quality Oversight Committee and is a member of its Medical Credentials Committee. She also serves on Lifespan\u2019s Quality Oversight Committee and is a trustee of the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, a nonprofit providing financial support to cancer patients in New England. She and her husband Saul Kaplan \u201979 attended 溏心vlog免费B站 together. They are the proud parents of three and have three grandchildren.<\/p>\n College of Nursing: Deborah Doucette O\u2019Brien<\/strong> \u201985, M.P.A.\u201996, president and chief operating officer, The Providence Center; senior vice president of nursing, Care New England. A graduate of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s nursing college and chair of the University\u2019s Nursing Advisory Council, she began her career as a nurse before moving into a leadership role at The Providence Center. Her background and business skills helped distinguish The Providence Center as an agency that values clinical excellence and strives to meet the behavioral health needs of Rhode Island\u2019s families and communities. She and her husband, Richard \u201986, live in North Kingstown, R.I.,<\/strong> are past co-chairs of the University\u2019s Big Chill Weekend, and current members of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Foundation Parents Council. They are the proud parents of Erin, a 溏心vlog免费B站 graduate, Michael, a soon-to-be graduate, and Meghan.<\/p>\n College of Pharmacy: Susan Carson Petrovas<\/strong> \u201992, Co-Founder and President, CDMI Magellan Rx. Susan Petrovas earned her bachelor\u2019s degree in pharmacy from the 溏心vlog免费B站 and began her career at United HealthCare as a clinical pharmacist. She then served as corporate director of pharmacy services for Oxford Health Plans in New York City for eight years before leaving to co-found the Managed Care Network (MCN). After leaving MCN, in 2009 she and her husband George co-founded CDMI, a Rhode Island-based medical and pharmacy benefit management company that was acquired by Magellan Health in 2014. Along with her entrepreneurial endeavors, she is a member of the 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Pharmacy Dean\u2019s Advisory Council and a trustee for the Preservation Society of Newport County. 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