Howard University in D.C. rescheduled the graduation ceremony for its nursing school after a chaotic scene erupted on Thursday.
by TOM ROUSSEY | WJLA StaffFILE - An electronic signboard welcomes people to the Howard University campus in Washington, on July 6, 2021.
The ceremony for the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, according to the Howard University website, was supposed to go from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Cramton Auditorium on Thursday. The outpouring of support from families and loved ones has been tremendous, resulting in capacity challenges at our campus venues. Along that vein, we apologize wholeheartedly for the challenges experienced during our College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Honors and Awards Ceremony. The overcrowding at Cramton Auditorium significantly impacted the guest experience.
Despite the challenges, we must recognize the magnitude of this moment. Our higher retention rates have led to historic graduation rates and a phenomenal turnout. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our graduates on your remarkable achievements. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have culminated in this proud moment.
It’s very upsetting. I’m a single parent, I worked very hard to put her through this school just to not be able to see her walk,” said Chantell Fletcher, who said she had gotten up at 5 a.m. to drive from Long Island, New York, to see her daughter graduate.
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