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Billionaire Gifts UMass Dartmouth Grads $1000 with a Twist

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Billionaire Gifts UMass Dartmouth Grads $1000 with a Twist
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At UMass Dartmouth's commencement, billionaire Robert Hale surprised 1,200 graduates with $1,000 each, half to keep and half to donate. Hale, co-founder of Granite Telecommunications and part owner of the Boston Celtics, emphasized the joy of giving and has previously done similar acts at other colleges. The initiative aims to inspire graduates to embrace philanthropy.

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