Billionaire Commencement Speaker Gives $1,000 to UMass Dartmouth Graduates
Billionaire commencement speaker surprises UMass Dartmouth graduates with $1,000 each and encourages giving back to the community.
Key Points
- Robert Hale Jr., founder of Granite Telecommunications, gifted $1,000 to each UMass Dartmouth graduate
- Graduates received $500 for themselves and $500 to give to someone in need or a charity
- Hale shared his story of resilience after losing $1 billion nearly overnight
Pros
- Generous act of philanthropy
- Encourages graduates to give back to the community
- Inspires resilience and perseverance
Cons
- Could be seen as a publicity stunt