NYC Gazette

Yeshiva University is set to celebrate its 93rd annual commencement ceremony on May 29, honoring more than 1,700 graduates. The institution will bestow its highest accolade for global leadership, the Presidential Medallion, upon U.S. Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.

"Senator Fetterman is one of the true heroes of our time for his unwavering and courageous commitment to moral clarity, which has fortified our community and been a clarion call for our country," stated Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University. "At this critical moment in Jewish and American history, our commencement exercises mark not just an enormous accomplishment for our students but also for the global community."

Fetterman expressed gratitude for the honor: "It is truly humbling to be invited to share in this milestone with the graduates of Yeshiva University," he said. "As we gather to celebrate the achievements of the graduating class, we must also acknowledge the profound significance of their journey within the context of the recent surge in antisemitism across the country. I thank Yeshiva University for the opportunity to join these students on this momentous day."

The main event will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens and will see over 5,000 attendees comprising students, faculty, families, friends, and alumni.

In previous interactions with Senator Fetterman in Washington D.C., Yeshiva University students expressed their appreciation for his strong advocacy for Israel.