University of Rhode Island revokes honorary degrees given to Rudy Giuliani and Michael Flynn

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn will no longer hold honorary degrees from the University of Rhode Island, the school announced Friday. The Board of Trustees and the president approved the motion after an investigation by the URI Honorary Degree Committee.

"The Board of Trustees supports the University and its mission to uphold its values, especially its commitment to intellectual and ethical leadership and fostering an environment of diversity and respect," said Chair of the Board of Trustees Margo Cook.

President Marc Parlange said he agreed with their decision, writing, "they no longer represent the highest level of our values and standards that were evident when we first bestowed the degree."