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George Mason University students launch petition against hosting Youngkin as commencement speaker

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George Mason University announced that Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be the commencement speaker at the institution's 2023 graduation ceremony in May, and some students are pushing to cancel his speech.
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George Mason University's choice of Glenn Youngkin for commencement speaker receives backlash

George Mason University announced Thursday that Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin will be the commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2023 in EagleBank Arena on May 18.

2 months ago·Washington, United States
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‘Harmful And Disrespectful’: George Mason Students Petition To Remove Glenn Youngkin As Graduation Speaker

Students at a Virginia public school are rallying to get their governor removed as the commencement speaker for the upcoming graduation, according to reports.

2 months ago·Washington, United States
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2 months ago·Washington, United States
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George Mason University students petition against Youngkin as commencement speaker

George Mason University students are petitioning against the college’s decision to host Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin as the graduation commencement speaker in May. Senior Alaina Ruffin started the petition Thursday, one day after university president Gregory Washington announced that the Republican governor will speak before “the largest and most diverse class of graduates ever.” The petition has received more than 4,000 signatures since then. …

2 months ago·Washington, United States
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Over 5,000 Sign Petition to Cancel Gov. Glenn Youngkin as George Mason Commencement Speaker

The petition describes the invitation as 'harmful and disrespectful' to the university's students.

2 months ago·Washington, United States
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