The white supremacist who killed a security guard as he fired shots in the Holocaust Museum in downtown Washington, D.C., Wednesday afternoon was a graduate of Washington University, officials from the University confirmed. James von Brunn, 88, a resident of the Maryland eastern shore, entered the University in 1938 and received his bachelor's degree in journalism in 1943.
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Washington University's men's tennis team saw their school record setting 19 match win streak end and finished fourth in the NCAA Championships. The top ranked Bears were upset 5-2 by No. 6 Amherst College in the NCAA national semifinal round on Wednesday.
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Transcript of Teach For America founder's address at Washington University's commencement ceremony
Good morning all. It is a real privilege to be here with you. I jumped at the chance to speak at Washington University because this has become such an important place for Teach For America — you have produced some of the most inspiring and impactful leaders in our corps, alumni force and organization.
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Teach For America founder delivers Commencement address
On Friday, May 15, 2009, 2,642 students received 2,765 degrees at the 148th Commencement ceremony. 1,422 undergraduates received their degrees, and another 1,343 graduates and professional candidates graduated yesterday in Brookings Quad.
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