Twenty-one URI seniors inducted into Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society

Twenty-one University of Rhode Island graduating seniors were inducted into the Rhode Island Onyx Senior Honor Society as part of the University's 24th annual Black Scholar Awards. The annual induction ceremony honors graduating seniors of African descent who achieve 3.30 or higher grade point averages.

Established in 1998 by Donald Cunnigen, URI professor of sociology and anthropology, the annual Black Scholar Awards program recognizes African-American students for their outstanding achievements in leadership, community involvement, academic achievement, and athletic achievement.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, students receiving awards were honored during a virtual ceremony coordinated by Earl N. Smith, III, assistant dean of student affairs for the College of Arts and Sciences; Christopher Hunter, associate professor of civil engineering; and Yvette Harps Logan, retired associate professor of textiles, fashion merchandising and design.