Paralyzed Eric LeGrand Delivers Graduation Speech After Controversy 

Former Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand delivered a moving speech at his graduation in May despite his keynote invitation being rescinded just a few weeks earlier. LeGrand, who was paralyzed during a football game against Army in 2010, took to Twitter to express frustration after being uninvited to speak at graduation. Rutgers officials insisted it was a matter of miscommunication– LeGrand would still be able to make a speech but former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean was the official keynote speaker.

Meanwhile, Kean said he’d donate his speaking fee to create a scholarship fund for LeGrand. Read more.