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Henry Winkler to address New England Institute of Tech grads

By Boston 25 News Staff

Henry Winkler FILE — Henry Winkler arrives at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards, on Jan. 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif. Winkler, an Emmy-winning actor, director, producer and children's author perhaps best known for his portrayal of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in the 1970s and '80s television show "Happy Days" is scheduled to address graduates of the New England Institute of Technology, Sunday, May 1, 2022, the school announced Thursday, April 28. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

By Boston 25 News Staff

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Aaaaaaaay! The Fonz is heading to Rhode Island to deliver the commencement address at the New England Institute of Technology.

The school announced Thursday that Henry Winkler, an Emmy-winning actor, director, producer and children’s author perhaps best known for his portrayal of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli in the 1970s and ‘80s television show “Happy Days” is scheduled to address graduates of the private university in East Greenwich on Sunday.

The school will also bestow on honorary degree on real estate entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist Elizabeth Z. Chace at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.

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