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UVU cancels commencement speaker following backlash, citing 'increased safety concerns'
After facing criticism from state leaders, Utah Valley University announced Thursday that Sharon McMahon will no longer be the featured commencement speaker at graduation, citing safety concerns. "Due to increased safety concerns related to the speaker and in consultation with public safety professionals and Sharon McMahon, Utah Valley University has decided to proceed without a featured commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony," UVU said in a news release. When asked what the safety concerns were, a UVU spokesperson told the Daily Herald "we cannot elaborate at this time." The ...
