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GRADUATION

Northeastern University hosts ‘Rainbow Graduation’ for ‘LGBTQIA2S+’ community
Northeastern University's diversity, equity, and inclusion office hosted a "rainbow graduation" for those in the "L…
By Claire  Harrington '25
Dec 14, 2024
UVA withholds degrees from anti-Israel students under investigation for disorderly conduct
The University of Virginia reportedly withheld degrees from four students amid ongoing investigations into their in…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Jul 13, 2024
UChicago withholds degrees from pro-Hamas grads
Five seniors at the University of Chicago have reportedly had their degrees withheld for their participation in the…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 25, 2024
Keffiyeh-wearing students bring Palestinian flags to Princeton Seminary graduation
The graduating seminarians gave Palestinian flags to the seminary president as they walked up for their diplomas.
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 13, 2024
Catholic college hosts pro-abortion Biden ambassador as commencement speaker
On May 11, Calumet College of St. Joseph invited Joe Donnelly to give the keynote commencement address at its gradu…
By Ben  Mincey '25
May 29, 2024
Harvard commencement disrupted by 1,000 anti-Israel protesters
According to The Harvard Crimson, students got up from their seats and began to walk out of the ceremony once inter…
By Michael Duke '26
May 28, 2024
Graduation ceremonies nationwide plagued by disruptive Pro-Hamas demonstrations
Schools across the U.S. encountered various pro-Hamas disruptions during their respective commencement ceremonies.
By Michael Duke '26
May 22, 2024
Over 10 people decline invite to speak at Harvard Class Day
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld recently took a shot at Harvard saying it 'used to be a great place to go to school.'
By Adam Sabes 
May 15, 2024
Keffiyeh-wearing Columbia student rips diploma on stage during graduation ceremony
A Columbia University student was seen ripping up her diploma while walking across the stage on Sunday.
By Adam Sabes 
May 13, 2024
VCU students walk-out of commencement during Glenn Youngkin speech
Virginia Commonwealth University students walked out of their own graduation ceremony Saturday when Governor Glenn …
By Adam Sabes 
May 13, 2024
UVA to commemorate 'historically marginalized' grads with special graduations
The University of Virginia plans to hold a 'Lavender Graduation' on May 16, accompanied by a 'Multicultural Graduat…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 12, 2024
Org that co-hosted 'Sexy Little Poems' event to hold special graduation for non-straight students and 'allies'
Pace University is hosting the Lavender Graduation for LGBT-identifying students in Pleasantville, New York on May …
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 9, 2024
Hofstra set to hold four 'Identity-Based Commencement Celebrations'
Four “Identity-Based Commencement Celebrations” are set to occur at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 9, 2024
Wheaton College's latest LGBT programming includes 'Lavender Graduation'
Wheaton College in Massachusetts will host a Lavender Graduation for LGBT-identifying students on May 16 at a campu…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 5, 2024
Texas college uses alumni group to organize LGBT graduation
The University of Houston’s LGBTQ Alumni Association celebrated a separate graduation for LGBT-identifying students…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 4, 2024
UPenn Lavender Graduation to be hosted by intersectional LGBT Center
The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia will host a Lavender Graduation for LGBT-identifying graduates on Th…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 4, 2024
MIT 'Alumnx Pride' set to host special 'Lavender Graduation' for non-straight students
'Alumnx Pride' and the Alumni Association at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are organizing a 'Lave…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Apr 19, 2024
Youngstown State to celebrate additional ceremonies for LGBT and black grads: EXCLUSIVE EMAILS
Youngstown State University is holding two additional commencement ceremonies that honor LGBT and black students an…
By Austin Browne  '24
Apr 19, 2024
Rutgers to hold specific graduation ceremonies for LGBTQ+ and illegal immigrant students
Rutgers University–Newark is celebrating its class of 2024 with diversity graduations that will honor some students…
By Claire Caton '26
Apr 11, 2024
Harvard DEI office plans another year of segregated graduation ceremonies, finally adds one for Jewish students
​Harvard University will host "affinity celebrations" for graduating students broken down by race, religion, and ot…
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 5, 2024
UT Austin searching for 'alternative home' for segregated graduations in wake of anti-DEI law
A school official recently emailed students to announce that the university will at least temporarily discontinue c…
By Jack  Roberts 
Jan 31, 2024
Maryland to consider guaranteeing college admission to top 10% of each high school in response to affirmative action ban
Maryland legislators will consider a bill that would guarantee college admission to high school students who gradua…
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 30, 2024
Ohio proposal would pay some students & parents for showing up to school, more for graduating
​A bipartisan piece of legislation filed by Ohio state house members would pay some students and parents up to $675…
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 22, 2024
91% of small business owners say colleges are giving students 'unrealistic expectations' for life after graduation: Survey
91% of small business owners are concerned that "educational institutions are fostering unrealistic expectations am…
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 11, 2024
Idaho teen banned from walking at HS graduation, loses job for saying there are only two genders
A teenager in Idaho was barred from graduation for claiming that there are only two genders. Now he’s lost a job ov…
By John Rigolizzo 
Jun 8, 2023
Texas Woman’s University holds identity-based graduation ceremonies
Texas Woman’s University’s Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach recently held identity-based graduation cere…
By Daniel Idfresne '26
May 10, 2023
UCLA hosting special LGBTQ, 'Latinx,' 'Asian Pacific Islander' graduations
Special graduation celebrations at the University of California, Los Angeles include the 'Lavender,' 'Latinx,' 'Vie…
By Elaine Gunthorpe  '24
May 2, 2023
UC Berkeley commencement celebrations include 'Pasifika Graduation,' 'Pilipinx Graduation'
UC Berkeley's graduation ceremonies include a 'Lavender Graduation' for LGBTQ students, 'Black Graduation,' 'Pasifi…
By Haika  Mrema '24
May 1, 2023
Penn State tells students to celebrate their identities separately with 'Affinity Graduations'
Penn State calls on students to celebrate their identities through 'Affinity Graduations,' including Latinx, black,…
By Robert Schmad  '23
Apr 29, 2023
Harvard’s eight ‘Affinity Celebrations’ include graduations based on race, sexual orientation
Before Harvard's general commencement on May 25, eight 'Affinity Celebrations' will honor students in categories in…
By Madison Kirshner '23
Apr 26, 2023
University of Oklahoma plans to hold identity-based graduation ceremonies
The school will hold several ceremonies segregated by ethnicity and gender identity over the course of three months…
By Austin Browne  '24
Apr 25, 2023
Georgetown U announces separate graduation ceremonies for ‘students of color’
This May, Georgetown University will be holding three segregated graduation ceremonies for 'students of color.'
By Kaia  Lehenbauer '26
Apr 24, 2023
Segregated graduations separate students by identity
The list of 17 'Lavender,' 'Latinx,' and other identity-based commencements compiled by Campus Reform includes both…
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Apr 20, 2023
CU Boulder joins universities choosing to hold race-based graduation events
CU Boulder is partnering with student and alumni organizations to hold special commencement ceremonies for graduati…
By Robert Schmad  '23
Apr 19, 2023
College removes swim requirement after allegations of racism
Williams College's faculty board voted 103-30 in favor of removing the requirement.
By Kate Anderson 
Jun 29, 2022
Students boo commencement speaker who said there are only 'two sexes, male and female'
Senator Cynthia Lummis made those comments at the University of Wyoming's graduation ceremony.
By Alexa Schwerha 
May 19, 2022
SURVEY: Liberals outnumber conservatives 53-3 among top university graduation speakers
Young America's Foundation's Commencement Speakers Survey found that the top 100 universities in America overwhelmi…
By Alexa Schwerha 
May 19, 2022
University holds 'Undocu-Graduation' for illegal immigrants
California State University, Northridge recently held a special graduation event for 'undocumented and mixed-status…
By Katelyn Rafferty  
May 16, 2022
University will not let students graduate without passing a DEI course
Illinois State University is requiring students to pass a diversity, equity, and inclusion course to be eligible t…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
May 13, 2022
University lifted its mask mandate after graduation
The new policy took effect May 3, three days after the end of commencement ceremonies, which ran Apr. 28-30 at Roch…
By Peter Cordi 
May 5, 2022
'Latine' is the new 'gender-neutral' term out to replace 'Latinx'
In response to complaints that 'Latinx' is culturally insensitive, 'gender non-binary and feminist' activists have …
By Robert Schmad  '23
May 2, 2022
These universities are hosting Lavender Graduations this spring
With graduation season right approaching, universities are planning to hold segregated ceremonies based on students…
By Logan Dubil  '23
Apr 21, 2022
Democratic politicians, liberal activists get graduation speaking gigs
Several 2022 commencement speakers are Democratic politicians or progressive activists.
By Robert Schmad  '23
Apr 18, 2022
Dozens of universities host segregated graduation ceremonies based on 'identities'
More than three dozen colleges and universities are hosting 2022 graduation events based on race, gender, or sexual…
By Robert Schmad  '23
Apr 14, 2022
USF Holds Separate Graduation for LGBTQ Students
The University of South Florida is hosting a 'Lavender Ceremony' on Wednesday to celebrate self-identifying LGBTQ+ …
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Apr 12, 2022
University cites COVID for holding another off-campus spring graduation
For the second year in a row, California State University Long Beach will host its spring graduation again at Angel…
By Jessica Custodio  '23
Feb 17, 2022
REPORT: Baker College spends more money on marketing than financial aid
Detroit Free Press released its report last month showing that the private Michigan college spent over $9 million o…
By Corey Walker  '26
Feb 1, 2022
Do segregated graduations hurt their intended audiences? One student says they do.
Sam Houston State University was scheduled to host a 'Hispanic/Latinx Senior Ceremony' earlier this month.
By Addison Pummill  '23
Dec 29, 2021
Blame COVID? Today's graduation ceremony is canceled for Maryland students.
Students graduating this week at the University of Maryland recently learned that their graduation ceremonies were …
By Alexa Schwerha 
Dec 20, 2021
REPORT: Rising college cost outpaces improvements in graduation, diversity
An American Council of Trustees and Alumni found that spending on student services did not move the needle on gradu…
By Angela Morabito 
Sep 9, 2021