WCVB, MassLive, The Enterprise and Boston.com were among the media outlets that covered a surprise gift from honorary degree recipient Robert Hale Jr. Hale, the founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, gave each graduate in attendance $1,000: $500 for themselves and $500 to donate a cause or person who needs it more than they do.
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Commencement Surprise Garners Media Attention
President Clark Profiled in Local Newspaper
The Fifty Plus Advocate wrote a feature story on BSU President Frederick W. Clark Jr., '83. President Clark discussed his background and passion for leading BSU as well as the university's relentless focus on student success.
EXCEL Program Spotlighted on WCVB-TV
WCVB's 5 for Good series profiled the EXCEL Program, a fully inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. EXCEL student Bob Donahue showed reporter Erika Tarantal around campus including his internship, residence hall room and classroom.
Dartmouth High School Students Visit the Cyber Range
Dartmouth Week covered Dartmouth High School students' participation in a cybersecurity program through BSU's Center for the Advancement of STEM Education.
Gov. Healey Visits BSU for Funding Announcement
The Sun Chronicle covered Gov. Maura Healey's visit to BSU. Healey toured the cyber range and announced a proposal to invest $2.5 billion in facilities at Massachusetts' public colleges and universities.