Students Protest University of Michigan's Decision to Name Gov. Rick Snyder Commencement Speaker

Source: huffingtonpost. Posted By: Christy H...5030 days ago

The University of Michigan announced Monday that the state's recently elected Governor Rick Snyder will serve as speaker for its spring commencement to be held on April 30. The Governor, who holds a bachelor's, master's, and law degree from the University highlights the success of its alumni, argues University President Mary Sue Coleman, but many find Snyder to be a controversial choice.

Snyder recently helped push through austere budget cuts with immense ramifications on public education. The....

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