The incident took place at the Cramton Auditorium in Washington where students of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences had gathered. There was utter pandemonium as family members of the students wanted to enter the auditorium, as per the report.
A window was broken and doors were knocked during the uproar.
During the graduation ceremony, school officials unexpectedly interrupted proceedings to inform students and their families that the fire department had intervened to shut down the event. However, conflicting reports emerged when Washington D.C. Fire and EMS refuted any involvement in the shutdown, denying any directives to halt the graduation.
Despite the challenges posed by the unforeseen circumstances, several affected students managed to participate in the university’s main commencement ceremony held on Saturday. Recognizing the importance of acknowledging individual accomplishments, the university ensured that students received their respective awards during a dedicated ceremony held on Friday.
FAQs
Q1. Which university was forced to cancel graduation mid-ceremony?
A1. Howard University has cancelled graduation mid-ceremony as family members reportedly created a ruckus.
Q2. Where the incident took place?
A2. The incident took place at the Cramton Auditorium in Washington where students of the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences had gathered.
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