URI Celebrates Class of 2024: Local Graduates Highlight Community Support at Commencement

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The University of Rhode Island held its commencement for the Class of 2024 from May 17-19, 2024, at the Ryan Center. The event recognized students who began their studies during the pandemic. Speakers from various colleges within URI, including Jaylyn De Leon from the Feinstein College of Education, Victoria Fulfer from the Graduate School of Oceanography, and Melany Feliz Garcia from the College of Nursing, shared their experiences and thanked those who supported them. Victoria Wrage from the College of Business and Jacob Iacobucci from the College of Arts and Sciences, both from Rhode Island, spoke about the community support they received. Sarah Mayer from the College of Engineering and Emma Simas from the College of Health Sciences discussed their academic and personal growth, acknowledging the support from URI faculty and peers. Jordan May from the College of the Environment and Life Sciences highlighted environmental projects during their time at URI. Each speaker celebrated their personal and collective achievements with the Class of 2024.'