Hometown Residents Awarded Degree during Salve Regina University’s 68th Commencement

Newport, R.I. (Grassroots Newswire) June 14, 2018 – The following local students were awarded degrees during Salve Regina University’s 68th commencement on Sunday, May 20.
* Stephanie Bricault of East Providence, R.I. (02914) was awarded a Bachelor of Science in biology.
* Gabrielle Grilo of East Providence, R.I. (02914) was awarded a Bachelor of Science in special & elementary education magna cum laude.
* Alexandra Brodeur of East Providence, R.I. (02914) was awarded a master's degree in administration of justice-homeland security.
* Margaret Dunphy of East Providence, R.I. (02914) was awarded a master's degree in healthcare administration and management.
Salve Regina President Jane Gerety conferred 785 degrees in total, including 560 bachelor’s degrees, 212 master’s degrees and 13 doctoral degrees.
Dr. Roger Mandle, Newport Restoration Foundation board president who is an expert in strategic planning for museums and universities, addressed the graduating class received an honorary degree. Also receiving an honorary degree was local philanthropist Hope H. “Happy” van Beuren, founder and chair emerita of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.

Salve Regina University is a Catholic, coeducational university founded in historic Newport, R.I. by the Sisters of Mercy. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the university offers a comprehensive education with a liberal arts foundation that fosters the development of each student’s individual talents. More than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled from across the U.S. and around the world. It is home to the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy a multidisciplinary research center focused at the intersection of politics, policies and ideas.