DONALD H. DEHAYES announced Thursday that he will step down as the University of Rhode Island's provost and vice president of academic affairs later this year. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Donald H. DeHayes announced Thursday that he will step down as the University of Rhode Island’s provost and vice president of academic affairs later after serving in the role for the last 13 years. DeHayes’ decision marks another significant change in leadership at the state university, with URI President David M. Dooley…