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More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
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The article argues that universities are increasingly disinviting commencement speakers, framing this as a departure from a traditionally apolitical practice and implying that students are being shielded from challenging ideas.
More universities are disinviting commencement speakers who might challenge students’ ideas, unraveling an apolitical tradition
College commencement ceremonies celebrate students' achievements, but also have become occasionally fraught with politics. photosbyjim/iStock/Getty Images Plus
Delivering a university commencement address used to simply be a unique kind of honor. Speakers stand before a podium, wearing a traditional graduation cap and robe, and offer graduates life lessons and inspirational words as they enter the next phase of life.
But today, speaking at a university commencement ceremony carries considerabl
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