Jerry Seinfeld is by no means the most political or controversial actor/comedian out there, but when he took the stage at Duke University’s commencement ceremony, it ultimately caused a chorus of “boos” and pro-Palestinian chants, as well as a walkout by students. student walkout at Duke university commencement as […]
History is full of heroes who have been willing to die for what they believe. From Christian martyrs to civil rights leaders, those who believe strongly enough about their cause are not afraid to speak out boldly in full view of their enemies and face whatever consequences their actions may bring. But what we have […]
Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans rescinded an invitation to United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to speak at the university’s commencement. It was the second school to do so. The University of Vermont also canceled Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement address. The reason is the protests on campus. Both schools pointed to pressure from students and the community […]
Having been a university professor, I’ve been to a lot of commencement ceremonies. With our campus in a poor, semi-rural area, it was especially moving to see students who were not only the first in their family to get a college degree, but the first to have even graduated from high school. Sometimes it was […]
Columbia University has decided to cancel its main commencement event due to “safety concerns,” according to an announcement issued by the administration. “All school ceremonies scheduled for the South Lawn of Morningside Campus will relocate. Based on feedback from our students, we have decided to focus attention on our Class Days and school-level graduation ceremonies, […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the university announced Monday. “Based on feedback from our students, we have decided to focus attention on our Class Days and school-level graduation ceremonies, where students are honored individually […]
Commencement ceremonies are being held at colleges and universities across the U.S. As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement activities. University of Michigan’s commencement was held early Saturday with a few interruptions. Ahead of the ceremony, the school […]
Morehouse College announced Monday that it has invited President Biden to deliver the commencement speech at the May 19 graduation ceremony. Backlash quickly ensued. Morehouse College is designated as a Historically Black College among the HBCUs. It is located in Atlanta. That’s a good opportunity for Joe Biden – a black audience in Georgia. Everything […]
The Israel-Hamas war, in addition to exposing the virulent anti-Semitism on the left, has left Joe Biden in a truly unwinnable situation. While many in the country have lent their support to Israel, most of the left, especially the more radical segments, have staked their entire existence on “freeing” the Palestinians. Most sane people have […]
The Israel-Hamas war, in addition to exposing the virulent anti-Semitism on the left, has left Joe Biden in a truly unwinnable situation. While many in the country have lent their support to Israel, most of the left, especially the more radical segments, have staked their entire existence on “freeing” the Palestinians. Most sane people have […]
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