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education-protests1 year ago•21 min saved

Maria Ressa and Gustavo Dudamel Honored at Harvard's 373rd Commencement

Over 1,000 people walked out of Harvard's 373rd Commencement ceremony to protest the university's decision to deny degrees to 13 seniors involved in a pro-Palestine encampment. The protest, which included chants and Palestinian flags, continued throughout the ceremony, with some students and faculty holding a separate "People's Commencement" to honor the barred students. Despite the disruptions, the official ceremony proceeded as planned, with speeches from various dignitaries and the conferral of degrees to the remaining graduates.

via Harvard Crimson|

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education1 year ago•2 min saved

Harvard Denies Diplomas to 13 Pro-Palestinian Student Protesters

Harvard Corporation has decided not to confer degrees to 13 undergraduate seniors involved in a campus protest over the war in Gaza, despite a faculty vote to reinstate them. The Corporation cited the students' lack of good standing according to the Harvard College Student Handbook. This decision has sparked criticism from faculty members, raising concerns about governance and the campus environment. The affected students may still receive their degrees in the future if they return to good standing.

via WBUR News|

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lifestyle2 years ago•1 min saved

Guy Fieri's Inheritance Ultimatum: Two Degrees or Nothing

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri plans to leave none of his multi-million dollar fortune to his sons unless they obtain at least two degrees, including a postgraduate degree. Fieri, known for his show "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives," wants his children to work hard for their inheritance and has shared this tough love approach with them. While his kids are doing well, his youngest son finds it unfair to be pushed for an MBA when he hasn't even finished college yet. Fieri recently signed a $100 million, 3-year contract with the Food Network.

via TMZ|

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lifestyle2 years ago•2 min saved

Guy Fieri's Unconventional Inheritance Plan: No Fortune for Sons Without Two Degrees

Celebrity chef Guy Fieri revealed that he does not plan to leave any money to his sons in his will unless they obtain two degrees. Fieri, known for hosting "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," wants his sons to meet educational parameters before accessing their inheritance. He quoted Shaquille O'Neal, saying, "If you want this cheese, you got to get to two degrees." Fieri's decision comes despite recently signing a $100 million deal with Food Network. He wants his sons to understand the value of education and work for their own success.

via Daily Mail|

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education2 years ago

Spring 2023 Graduation Celebrations in North Carolina

UNC Asheville held its spring 2023 commencement ceremony, where over 400 students received their degrees.

via WLOS|

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education2 years ago•9 min saved

India's Unemployable Graduates: The Cost of Worthless Degrees.

Despite the booming education industry in India, thousands of young graduates are finding themselves unemployable due to limited or no skills, undercutting the economy at a pivotal moment of growth. Many students are paying for multiple degrees in the hopes of landing a job, drawn to colleges that offer job placements but lack regular classes, employ teachers with little training, use outdated curriculums, and offer no practical experience. Half of all graduates in India are unemployable due to problems in the education system, according to a study by talent assessment firm Wheebox.

via Yahoo Finance|

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