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Abby Benson

@abbysbenson

@universityofri, @USCG Vet, boy Mom, @cuboulder Space Buff, recovering lobbyist, swimmer, skier, rower, lover of all things purple

 Middletown, RI
Joined December 2010
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URI@universityofri20 Jun 2024
Happy first day of summer, Rams! 🌞 We're beating the heat by relaxing in the cool shade of our beautiful campus trees. Enjoy the season, and stay hydrated! #GoRhody #URI #UniversityOfRhodeIsland #SummerSolstice #SummerCampus
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Lovely tribute to my uncle Fud who left us this week. It’s too bad he won’t be able to give one of his epic toasts at his own memorial! nytimes.com/2024/06/16/us/jo…
John Everett Benson, Who Chiseled John F. Kennedy’s Grave, Dies at 84 (Published 2024)

John Everett Benson, Who Chiseled John F. Kennedy’s Grave, Dies at 84 (Published 2024)

A master of the ancient and exacting art of carving into rock, he was 25 when he began his first major commission, at Arlington National Cemetery.

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URI Geosciences@URI_GEO3 May 2024
Congratulations! Prof. Brian Savage to be formally appointed by the Rhode Island State Governor as the RI State Geologist! @universityofri @uricels #Geologist #geophysics #seismology #database web.uri.edu/geo/meet/brian-s…
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Science helps us understand environmental change. Planning and design help communities visualize and respond to it. The Department of Earth Sciences, Planning, and Design brings these disciplines...

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URI@universityofri18 Apr 2024
URI is proud to award honorary degrees to EGOT winner Viola Davis, and Charles & Deborah Royce, noted for their literary, investment, and preservation work in Rhode Island, during our May 18 commencement! Learn more: ➡️uri.edu/news/2024/04/commenc…
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Bravo to URI's dispatchers who tireless serve the URI community day in and day out.
URI Department of Public Safety (@uripublicsafety) profile pictureURI Department of Public Safety@uripublicsafety15 Apr 2024
April 14-20 is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week, we highlight the important work that our dispatchers contribute to the department of public safety and the university community.
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Another great event from URI's Dept of Public Safety - come get your vehicle checked out!
URI Department of Public Safety (@uripublicsafety) profile pictureURI Department of Public Safety@uripublicsafety15 Apr 2024
The URI Department of Public Safety is proud to announce the return of our vehicle inspection event! We have partnered with @AAAnews to provide free 10-point vehicle inspections to make sure your vehicle is ready for the drive home.
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Another inspirational evening at URI celebrating our incredible student leaders! #GoRhody
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One of the best events ever! It takes more than a village to keep URI running and I so enjoyed celebrating these important milestones! #GoRhody
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Very excited for this next chapter - honored to serve URI and work with an amazing team! #GoRhody
URI (@universityofri) profile pictureURI@universityofri27 Mar 2024
We're thrilled to announce Abby Benson has been appointed Vice President for Administration and Finance after a national search. Abby brings a wealth of leadership experience, deepening community ties. Please join us congratulating her! ➡️uri.edu/news/2024/03/univers…
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Excellent!!
Dr. Dean Libutti (@DeanLibutti) profile pictureDr. Dean Libutti@DeanLibutti16 Mar 2024
Amazing packed house at ⁦@universityofri⁩ to celebrate our admitted 2024 Talent Development Scholars and family members and supporters @tdnation68⁩ Welcome to the Ram Family!
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University’s first hazard mitigation plan approved by FEMA, State. Proud of URI being a leader in this important work! uri.edu/news/2024/03/univers…
University’s first hazard mitigation plan approved by FEMA, state

University’s first hazard mitigation plan approved by FEMA, state

KINGSTON, R.I. – March 5, 2024 –The University of Rhode Island now has a comprehensive plan to deal with natural disasters like floods, winter storms, hurricanes, extreme temperatures and other...

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Happy birthday Rhody!!! 💙
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Rhody is so busy experiencing all that URI has to offer, he can be tough to track down. Luckily, we have an incredible campus community helping to ensure Rhody’s 101st birthday is one to remember. Happy Birthday, Rhody! 🎥: @URIHarrington @MarcParlange @AlumniURI @GoRhodyRams
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URI@universityofri15 Feb 2024
URI's new Quantum Pivot program, supported by a $1M @NSF grant, is set to bridge the talent gap in quantum information science. By transitioning STEM professionals into this cutting-edge field, URI aims to cultivate a diverse, skilled workforce. @OnlineURI uri.edu/news/2024/02/uri-pro…
URI program to help STEM professionals pivot into quantum information science careers

URI program to help STEM professionals pivot into quantum information science careers

KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 14, 2024 – Wide commercial use of quantum computers may still be a decade away, but a shortage of skilled workers is already being felt across industries that will benefit from...

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Huge congrats to our new Rhody alums!! It was an honor to be on campus today to celebrate you #GoRhody
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Huge congrats to our newly admitted students - welcome to the RamFam! And to those who have not yet applied, there is still time!! Keep an eye out for more decisions coming soon!! 🐏💙 #GoRhody #rhodybound
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Congratulations!💙🎉 We’re celebrating our newly accepted students — we know you’ll fit right in here and couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to the RamFam! #GoRhody #InAtURI #rhodybound
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URI@universityofri20 Nov 2023
When the walk to class is always along the scenic route. 🍂
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URI@universityofri15 Nov 2023
URI is pleased to announce Markeisha Miner as our new VP for Community, Equity, and Diversity. An accomplished student services leader and experienced litigator, she was chosen after a comprehensive national search. Please join us in welcoming her to URI! uri.edu/news/2023/11/uri-nam…
URI names Markeisha Miner vice president for community, equity and diversity

URI names Markeisha Miner vice president for community, equity and diversity

KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 15, 2023 – The University of Rhode Island has named Markeisha Miner, an accomplished student services leader and experienced litigator, as its next vice president for community,...

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Such a treat to reconnect today with my old boss and mentor Admiral Landry at the @universityofri Sea Symposium!. The @USCG was well represented!!
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So enjoyed connecting with this year’s cohort of European Marshall Memorial Fellows during their RI visit. An impressive group from Portugal, Greece, Serbia, Finland, and Bulgaria. Enjoyed revisiting my experience as a MMF 14 years ago! @gmfus #transatlantic
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Thank you @Flywire and #GlobeSummit for hosting these important discussions, it was an honor to participate!
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@Flywire19 Sep 2023
Resiliency, Inspiration, and Hope come to mind when thinking about the future of #HigherEd. Great sessions today with @globeevents @BostonGlobe for the #GlobeSummit. Thank you to everyone who attended. 💙 #FlywireEDU
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