In this special University of Rhode Island feature, 2026 honorary degree recipients Marc Randolph, Dan Harple, and Kate Brewster share personal reflections on receiving their honorary degrees, the momentum and impact of URI, and the advice they hope today’s students carry forward. Hear from leaders in entrepreneurship, technology, and community advocacy as they discuss innovation, purpose, and creating meaningful change.

The University of Rhode Island celebrated its newest alumni during formal commencement ceremonies May 15-17, 2026, at the Ryan Center. Some 40,000 family members and friends converged on the Kingston Campus to congratulate more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students on their achievements. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Margo Cook, chair of the University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees, addressed graduates during the university’s spring 2026 commencement ceremonies at the Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus, encouraging graduates to recognize opportunity and possibility even when the world feels uncertain and chaotic.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.

Undergraduates completing degree requirements by May 2026 or August 2026 and graduate students completing degree requirements by May 2026 are eligible to participate. All ceremonies will take place in the Ryan Center, and will include both bachelor’s and advanced degrees for each respective college.