Three R.I. college students graduated alongside their idol: Their mom
On the first morning of graduations at the University of Rhode Island, Allison Jedson was walking across the stage to receive her doctorate in nursing practice when a shout broke the silence in the arena.
'That's my mom!' Emily Jedson yelled from the bleachers, prompting the arena to break into applause.
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