KINGSTON, R.I., July 20 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - July 20, 2026 - Big dreams often start in small places. For Lyneth Mendoza, who recently graduated from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and applied mathematics, that place was the Ocean State's smallest city. She will soon head westward to Colorado to join Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical technology companies.
A major factor for Mendoza choosing URI was the prestigious Ryan scholarship, part of the Ryan Scholars program. Pictured from left to right are Thomas M. Ryan '75 Hon. '99, Lyneth Mendoza, and Cathy Ryan. Ryan is also a member of the URI Board of Trus...