A graduation ceremony in Franklin, Tennessee turned into a soaking wet controversy after officials decided to keep the event outdoors during a torrential downpour. Footage from the ceremony shows graduates crossing the stage in heavy rain while families sat drenched in the stands as the storm moved through the area. Now some parents are demanding answers, saying students deserved better and arguing the conditions became unsafe.

University of Cambridge graduation ceremony turns into a ‘Free Palestine’ rally as students brandish the Palestinian flag. Cambridge is ranked the 6th top university in the world and is considered one of the UK’s ‘most prestigious’ universities.

During a graduation ceremony in New York, a Muslim girl refused to shake hands with the male presenters. Shaking hands is ‘haram’, but seeking refuge in a Christian country, getting free housing and education, and living on welfare is ‘halal.’

Eastern gratitude meets a foreign mentor in this touching graduation moment! In North Holland, the Netherlands, a Chinese student handed her tutor a Chinese silk banner at her graduation ceremony. 🎓The silk banner is a traditional, sincere way to show deep respect and heartfelt thanks in Chinese culture. 💗This unique cultural gift crossed cultural boundaries and brought a lovely surprise to the professor. It beautifully shows how genuine connection can go beyond language and borders.🥺🥺 This warm bond between teacher and student from different backgrounds is truly precious. Source：Linyubuchengsan(Douyin)

"眼底未名水，胸中黄河月..." 🎶 At the undergraduate graduation ceremony, the PKU Class of 2026 joined together in singing "Yanyuanqing" 燕园情, filling the hall with shared memories, deep gratitude, and soaring hope. It was a moment of farewell, but also of beginning: a celebration of the journeys they have completed, the bonds they have formed, and the futures they are now ready to embrace. PKU Graduation 2026