Billionaire Robert Hale Surprises UMass Dartmouth Graduates with Cash Gifts

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Billionaire Robert Hale surprises UMass Dartmouth graduates with envelopes containing $1,000 each, with half to keep and half to donate, as a gift to celebrate their hard work and inspire the joy of giving. Hale has previously done the same at other institutions, emphasizing the importance of philanthropy.

Key Points

  • Billionaire Robert Hale surprises UMass Dartmouth graduates with $1,000 each, half to keep and half to donate
  • Hale emphasizes the importance of giving and celebrates students' hard work
  • Students express gratitude and plan to donate to various causes

Pros

  • Encourages philanthropy and giving back
  • Rewards hardworking graduates with financial support
  • Inspires joy and generosity in recipients

Cons

  • Some may feel pressure to donate the second half of the money
  • Could potentially create expectations for future graduates