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Commencement Honors at Roger Williams College May 29
Six honorary degrees were awarded at Roger Williams College commencement on May 29. Jimmy Breslin delivered the address Epic Tavern Talk, while Vincent A Cianci Jr Admiral Stansfield Turner Cyril E King Harold W Schaugheney Florence K Murray and Malcolm M Donahue received honorary degrees. Cianci later served as Providence mayor since 1975 and held multiple public posts. Turner, a four star admiral, led Allied Forces Southern Europe and chaired naval educational programs. King became governor of the U S Virgin Islands in 1975, focusing on economy and anti waste policy. Shaugheney helped make the college independent and served as its first junior college president. Murray, Newport native, held multiple state roles and served in the Rhode Island Senate. The article notes the page turn to continue details.