It’s no longer uncommon for scheduled university commencement speakers to have their invitations rescinded following backlash over their politics.
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The right commencement speaker can create a memorable experience, generate favorable media coverage for the school and inspire donors. So why do colleges miss the mark on this once-a-year decision?
At a special commencement ceremony for first-generation college graduates, a dean gave a speech made up of nothing but questions.
While hip-hop is often viewed through its problematic elements, Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough explains why rap artists are ideal commencement speakers.
As students walk to receive their certificates on commencement day, what are the thoughts of their teachers who stood at the same place some decades ago? What has changed?
