“Pomp and Circumstance” played as Stephen Curry stepped up to the podium after practice Monday as he prepared with the Golden State Warriors for the Western Conference Finals. A playful, makeshift moment to honor his new status as college graduate .
Stephen Curry didn’t walk across the stage at Davidson College’s graduation ceremony Sunday morning, but he eagerly waited to hear his name be called during the livestream.
Wealthy college sports fans across the US are racing to set up organizations that can channel money to student athletes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling last year letting amateur players receive compensation.
It’s aimed at reducing student debt load and providing “Summer Voyage” work-travel experiences as well as networking opportunities for those planning to pursue public service upon graduation.
Thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, online M.B.A. programs have gained stature—and students. That’s good news for accessibility, and a promising model for other graduate programs.