President Parlange will present his State of the University AddressWednesday, September 25, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Edwards Hall, 64 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island.A reception will immediately follow at the Alumni Center, 73 Upper College Road, Kingston, Rhode Island.The event is open to all URI Students, faculty and staff members. Please respond by September 18 as space is limited.For those unable to attend in person, a livestream of the event will be available.

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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