We are looking forward to celebrating with our graduates at this week’s Graduate and Undergraduate commencement ceremonies. These events mark a significant milestone for our graduates and their families and are planned to ensure each graduate has the opportunity to cross the stage and be individually recognized.
The University will not tolerate any disruptions to these important ceremonies. Disturbances of any kind will result in immediate removal from the facility for anyone involved, including graduates and guests.
Signs, flags, backpacks, noisemakers, balloons and selfie sticks will not be permitted inside the venues.
I understand that this is a challenging and emotional time for many due to events around the world, but commencement is neither the time nor the place for the kind of disruptive behavior we have seen at other universities.
The Class of 2024 has persisted through COVID and other challenges to make it to this moment when they can step into the spotlight and be acknowledged for their accomplishments. I won't allow anyone to take that away from them and their families.
All of the universities without backbone, who cancelled graduation must be sued for 4 year tuition reimbursement. The hard work, sacrifices, and accomplishments of these students and parents was negated by a few: incompetent university/college administrators, outside people and a few students. It is totally unfair to negate these students and for that reason the universities/colleges that did so, must be sued. It appears the only thing that brings the colleges to heal is money. So I think asking to be compensated for damages is realistic. Not only did all students suffer, but also the reputation of the school from which they matriculated, therefore unfairly branding the students reputation forever.
I agree. This NJ college is an urban university with an African American President who is really good. He will not put up with it. There have been no protests there. Meanwhile Rutgers - the largest state University in NJ has had protests and the school is giving in to the students.