URI honors seniors at 17th annual Black Scholar Awards

Nine graduating University of Rhode Island seniors were honored for their academic excellence and achievements during the 17th annual Black Scholar Awards ceremony April 7 in Ryan Auditorium at the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences. Donald Cunnigen, professor of sociology and anthropology at URI and a member of the URI Black Faculty Association, established the awards program in 1998 to recognize and honor outstanding African-American seniors. To view these students click here: http://uri.meritpages.com/achievements/URI-honors-seniors-at-17th-annual-Black-Scholar-Awards/22686