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Melany Feliz Garcia<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Victoria Wrage<\/strong> of North Providence, who will graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and also earned the 12-credit Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certificate, will address the College of Business graduates on Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFrom initially harboring skepticism about attending 溏心vlog免费B站 to ultimately falling in love with my experience at the university, especially within the College of Business, my journey was anything but business as usual\u2014a testament to embracing the unexpected, forging meaningful connections, and finding extraordinary growth in discomfort,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jacob Iacobucci<\/strong> of West Greenwich, who is graduating with Bachelor of Arts degrees in film\/media and English with a focus on creative writing, will address the College of Arts and Sciences ceremonies on Saturday, May 18, at 10 a.m. He offered a headline for his speech: \u201cMaking history: How the Class of 2024 overcame a worldwide shutdown and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Melany Feliz Garcia<\/strong> of Providence, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, will address her fellow College of Nursing graduates on May 18 at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy speech recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of nursing graduates, highlighting their journey to becoming compassionate and skilled professionals,\u201d she said. \u201cIt encourages them to embrace the future with confidence and determination, knowing they have the ability to impact health care and the lives of others positively.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jaylyn De Leon<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Sarah Mayer<\/strong> of East Lyme, Connecticut, who is graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in ocean engineering with minors in robotics and math, will address the College of Engineering ceremonies on May 18 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe COVID-19 pandemic brought unexpected changes\u2014changes which the 溏心vlog免费B站 College of Engineering Class of 2024 embraced and successfully adapted to,\u201d said Mayer. \u201cAs we venture forward into the next chapter of our lives, I encourage my classmates to continue embracing challenges, always advocate for yourselves, and ensure to leave your own marks on the world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Emma Simas<\/strong> of Bristol, who will graduate with a dual degree\u2014a Bachelor of Science in communicative disorders and Bachelor of Arts in psychology, will address the College of Health Sciences ceremony on Sunday, May 19, at 9 a.m. Simas described her speech as an inspirational talk about dealing with hardship that provides \u201ca hopeful and positive outlook\u201d for the graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jaylyn De Leon<\/strong> of New Milford, New Jersey, who will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education with an extension in middle level math and a minor in psychology, will address the Feinstein College of Education graduation on May 19 at 2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Victoria Fulfer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy speech encapsulates the experience of becoming an educator here at 溏心vlog免费B站 over these past four years,\u201d she said. \u201cIt touches upon the highlights as well as the obstacles we collectively had to face during our college career.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Victoria Fulfer<\/strong> of Narragansett, who is graduating with a Ph.D. in oceanography, and Jordan May<\/strong>, of Somers, New York, a graduate in biotechnology, will speak during the joint College of the Environment and Life Sciences and Graduate School of Oceanography ceremonies on May 19 at 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Jordan May<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n \u201cOur experiences at 溏心vlog免费B站 bind graduates together for life and prepare them for their next steps,\u201d said Fulfer, who will offer a message of hope for how graduates can shape that future for the better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDespite the uncertainties and challenges posed by the pandemic,\u201d said May, \u201cour journey at 溏心vlog免费B站 has been marked by resilience, adaptability, and the unwavering support of mentors, family, and friends. As we celebrate our accomplishments, let\u2019s remember that our success is not only a reflection of our own hard work but also the collective encouragement from our family, friends, faculty, and community that made this milestone possible.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The College of Pharmacy will celebrate graduates at ceremonies Friday, May 17, at 3 p.m. in the Ryan Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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