KINGSTON, R.I. — The University of Rhode Island celebrated more 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University’s 2026 Commencement. Approximately 3,800 undergraduate degrees and 900 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during the ceremonies which took place May 15-17, 2026.
Among the graduates were:
Nina Turski of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Criminology & Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Quinn Lounsbury of Seymour (06483) graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Faith Ries of Ansonia (06401) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science
Riley Kudravy of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Ryan Bavone of Oxford (06478) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting
David Rodov of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Maura Carr of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Isabella Fazzino of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Victoria Tunney of Derby (06418) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Samantha McCook of Seymour (06483) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Caitlin Davies of Seymour (06483) graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Abigail DeRasmo of Oxford (06478) graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Anastasia Rodova of Shelton (06484) graduated with a Bachelor of Science, Public Health