Columbia University president supports Mahmoud Khalil in graduation speech
Columbia University’s Acting President Sparks Controversy Claire Shipman, the acting president of Columbia University, stirred up a bit of a firestorm during a recent event. She acknowledged former student Mahmoud Halil, who had been arrested in connection with an Ivy League graduation. As she spoke, members of the audience began chanting Halil’s name, which led […]
University of Maryland invites Kermit the Frog as the speaker for graduation.
University of Maryland to Host Kermit the Frog as Commencement Speaker The University of Maryland (UMD) has announced an unusual choice for its commencement speaker this Thursday—Kermit the Frog, a beloved character known for his family-friendly appeal and commitment to environmental causes. A YouTube video released by the university featured Kermit, who describes himself as […]
Columbia University graduation leads to arrests, diploma-burning, disorder, and confusion
Protests Erupt at Columbia University Graduation At least two protesters opposing Israel were arrested during Columbia University’s graduation ceremony, while the NYPD dealt with a larger group of aggressive demonstrators outside the campus. The event, which attracted around 37,000 attendees, proceeded relatively smoothly inside the gates, but was marred by chants demanding the release of […]
Brooke Shields posts heartwarming family photos to celebrate her daughter Rowan’s college graduation.
Brooke Shields shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram, celebrating her daughter Rowan’s graduation from Wake Forest University. In a post on Tuesday, the actress, 59, expressed her joy saying, “Look at the world, she’s here!! She did it!” She added, “I’m so proud of you, Rowan – our university graduate 🎓👩🎓❤️.” Rowan, who is 22, […]
New Jersey mascot discloses true identity at Montclair State University graduation
Aly Erario recently made an unexpected revelation to her friends: she’s been the university mascot at Montclair State University for over a year. This news came to light on her graduation day. The 22-year-old had been portraying Rocky The Red Hawk, the school’s sports mascot. Interestingly, there’s a tradition where mascots are instructed to keep […]
University at Buffalo graduate Jean Paul Al Arab takes the stage at graduation with his son while being pursued by police.
A Memorable Graduation Moment In a touching scene, a college graduate from Buffalo, accompanied by his young son, made an unforgettable entrance at his graduation ceremony. Jean Paul Al Arab had vowed to walk across the stage with his child, and he fulfilled that promise on Sunday at the university’s ceremony. Despite the looming threat […]
Columbia University graduation interrupted by students shouting at the acting president.
Columbia University Graduation Ceremony Disrupted by Student Protest During Columbia University’s graduation ceremony in New York City, students interrupted the event, chanting “Free Mahmood!” This came as Claire Shipman, the acting president, attempted to deliver her speech. She faced boos from the crowd as she spoke about the challenges students had navigated throughout their academic […]
Scott Pelley criticizes Trump regarding the CBS lawsuit in his speech at Wake Forest graduation
“60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Perry didn’t hold back in his speech at Wake Forest University, criticizing President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News. He questioned the reasons behind the attacks on universities and journalism, stating, “Why attack universities? Why attack journalism? Because ignorance works for power.” He urged that the tactics of intimidation, such as […]
Tim Walz Compares ICE to ‘Trump’s Modern-Day Gestapo’ in Graduation Address
Walz Compares ICE to Gestapo in Speech During a speech at the University of Minnesota Law School, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota made a controversial comparison, likening Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials who enacted the Trump administration’s immigration policies to the Gestapo. Former President Trump had enacted various executive orders aimed at tackling illegal immigration […]
Graduation of dropouts in San Francisco showcases different routes to achievement
Celebration of Dropping Out: A New Perspective “Forget about school,” declared Haz Hubble, a dropout turned tech entrepreneur, during a unique graduation ceremony dedicated to fellow dropouts. He emphasized that “if you’re smart and driven, traditional education isn’t necessary.” The event, known as “Dropout Graduation,” might seem like a joke at first, but the attendees, […]