"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.

A University of Michigan alum criticizes the school's commencement for ignoring America's 250th birthday, citing ...

The University of Michigan has apologized after a history professor delivering a commencement speech praised pro-Palestinian student protesters for drawing attention to the war in Gaza.

The main Spring Commencement ceremony takes place May 2 at Michigan Stadium, serving as the centerpiece of several days of graduation activities. The celebration weekend opens with Rackham graduate ...

What started as a standard spring sendoff at the University of Michigan turned into a political flashpoint at Michigan Stadium, after Faculty Senate chair Derek R. Peterson used his commencement ...

The commencement address delivered by Professor Derek R. Peterson, a tenured historian at the University of Michigan, did not, in our view, reflect the spirit or responsibility of the occasion. Rather ...

The University of Michigan has issued a formal apology after its faculty senate chair went off-script to praise anti-Israel student protesters during last weekend’s commencement address. Derek ...

As part of a commencement speech Saturday praising University of Michigan student activists throughout history, African studies and history professor Derek Peterson tipped his hat to pro-Palestinian ...

Most universities have multiple ceremonies for the various colleges. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and a retired Army general are among this year's speakers. (This story has ...

Derek Peterson says he does not feel the need to apologize for highlighting the work of pro-Palestinian activists in commencement speech.

Some schools have withdrawn invitations to commencement speakers over concerns regarding their views on Israel, while others ...

Normally a time to celebrate the achievements of graduates and champion the value of higher education, graduation day has ...