KINGSTON, R. I, — At the University of Rhode Island’s 131st Commencement this spring, about 2,600 undergraduate and 650 graduate students became the university’s newest alumni.

The following students from  York County graduated from the university:

• Sean P. McKenna of York received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

• Olivia P. Leroux of York received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude

• Haley Lyn Monroe of Shapleigh received a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Conservation Biology, Summa Cum Laude

Students who received the honor summa cum laude graduated with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.7; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.50; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of at least 3.3.

The University of Rhode Island’s pioneering research extends the University’s influence well beyond its coastal borders, while its unique interdisciplinary courses provide its 16,637 undergraduate and graduate students with global opportunities in an intimate environment.

In May 2017, more than 2,600 undergraduate and about 650 graduate students graduated from the university. The University now has more than 122,500 alumni worldwide.