University of Rhode Island awards about 4,000 degrees at commencement

Kingston, RI - At the University of Rhode Island's 130th Commencement on Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22, 2016, about 3,300 undergraduate and 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The former students became the University's newest alumni.
The following students from your area graduated from the University:
John A Hibbert of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science. Graduated Cum Laude.
Andrea Lynn Barboza of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Bachelor of Arts in Art. Graduated Cum Laude.
Hannah Margaret Lavin of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Spanish. Graduated Cum Laude.
Tara Nicole Andrade of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Graduated Cum Laude.
Kim Nicole Thomas of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies, General Business. Graduated Cum Laude.
Bruno F DaSilva of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Graduated Cum Laude.
Meredith Smith of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. Graduated Cum Laude.
Matthew Jordan Lambert of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Writing. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Nicholas A Debarros of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Sarah E Sultan of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Journalism. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Nicholas P Geleney of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Geology and Geological Oceanography. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Taylor J Hanrahan of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Leadership Studies. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Kelly Lynn Martin of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Colby A Sousa of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Leadership Studies. Graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Ian G Calise of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in German. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Audra P Caine of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Riley Elizabeth Skeffington of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders. Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Thomas Anthony Pfanstiehl of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Art (Art Studio). Graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Sara M Hess of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Aenoy L Nirandone of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Erin W Gray of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies.
Justin L Medeiros of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Tina M Silva of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Alicia R Parker of E. Prov., RI, received a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Health Services Administration (BIS).
Laura C Costa of Rumford, RI, received a Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy.
Katlin A Thompson of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jessica L Sandoval of East Providence, RI, received a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Josh Thomas Braxton of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Writing and Rhetoric.
Dulce Regina Fontes of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology.
Ryan Francis Rocha of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations, Africana Studies, General Business.
Fernanda G Ribeiro of Riverside, RI, received a Master of Science in Accounting.
Monica Gabrielle Silvestre of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Richmond Sam of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Writing.
Daphne J Cole of East Providence, RI, received a Master of Arts in Psychology.
Lisa Marie Perry of Riverside, RI, received a Master of Library and Information Studies Library and Information Studies.
Nicholas Crowell of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Robby Michael Delgado of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
Jonathan Richard LeMay of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Melissa Almeida of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Psychology.
Jazmynn A George of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Ahlam H Abdullah of Riverside, RI, received a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
Alexa N Ferreira of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Public Relations.
Andrew M Palrao of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.
David G Sepe of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Political Science.
Nuno A Medeiros of Rumford, RI, received a Master of Arts in Education.
Magdalene M Deardorff of Riverside, RI, received a Doctor of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy.
Habib Opeyemi Lawal of Riverside, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics.
Julie Marie Gaspar of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies.
Michelle Lukas of Rumford, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences.
Tina M Duquette of East Providence, RI, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jacqueline Corbett of Riverside, RI, received a Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Science.
Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.
The University of Rhode Island's pioneering research extends the University's influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide about 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment. In May 2016, about 3,300 undergraduate and 700 graduate degrees were awarded. The University now has about 120,000 alumni worldwide.