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Viola Davis delivered a stirring keynote address during 2024 commencement ceremonies at the University of Rhode Island. To a capacity crowd and several standing ovations, Davis shared a message of transformation, healing, and love. A graduate of Rhode Island's Central Falls High School, Davis is one of only 19 people to have achieved EGOT status and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters from URI during the ceremony.

Viola Davis, one of only 19 people to have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, gives an inspiring talk to the University of Rhode Island’s Commencement Class of 2024 graduates.

Jacob Iacobucci, West Greenwich, Rhode Island

Victoria Wrage, North Providence, Rhode Island

Jordan May, Somers, New York

Jaylyn De Leon, New Milford, New Jersey

Sarah Mayer, East Lyme, Connecticut

Emma Simas, Bristol, Rhode Island