The URI Honorary Degree Committee seeks names of individuals who have distinguished themselves through important contributions to the University, to the State of Rhode Island, and/or to the nation - individuals who deserve to be honored by the University and who will bring honor to the University by accepting a URI degree. Nominees must have a demonstrated connection to the University of Rhode Island and/or the State of Rhode Island, and/or the ability to further the mission and values of the University.

You are invited to nominate candidates for honorary degrees to be conferred at the 2012 Commencement Ceremonies. Please note that nominees must not be current University of Rhode Island employees. Previous recipients include John King, Christiane Amanpour, Robert Ballard, Lincoln D. Chafee, Christopher Hill, Bob Hope, Jesse Jackson, Lyndon B. Johnson, Coretta Scott King, Clarence Page, Margaret Chase Smith and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The committee especially invites the nomination of distinguished female and minority candidates.

Nominations must include the information requested on the nomination form along with supporting documentation. Nominations must be received via email by Tuesday, November 15, 2011.

Send all nominations to Donna Williams via email to donna@uri.edu. If you have any questions please call 874-4410.