West Virginia University holds GradFest for graduating students


by WBOY

WBOY— To celebrate its Spring 2024 graduates who are set to walk across the stage this weekend, West Virginia University held GradFest on its downtown campus on Wednesday with the theme of "Always Mountaineers."

BBC News—Virginia Commonwealth University students walk out of graduation. Dozens of VCU grads left during Gov Glenn Youngkin's speech, in part over his comments on campus protests.

Daily Mail—Duke University students holding Palestine flags WALK OUT of graduation as Jerry Seinfeld is introduced to speak. Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's graduation ceremony in protest of commencement speaker Jerry Seinfeld.

WSTPost—Columbia University student RIP UP diploma on stage during graduation ceremony while wearing tie and holding Palestinian flag. Columbia University student RIP UP diploma on stage during graduation ceremony while wearing tie and holding Palestinian flag - Graduates were handcuffed, hung with Palestinian flags and had their diplomas torn up during a graduation ceremony at Columbia University.Friday's opening ceremony comes after weeks of clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters, administrators and law enforcement.Despite the controversy, some students maintained their fighting spirit. A social work graduate walked...