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