As a 1968 Northwestern graduate, Springer was chosen to address the class of 2008 during spring commencement exercises at the
A letter being circulated by students at Northwestern’s law school read, “Although we understand that in some respects Mr. Springer represents the best (and also the worst) of American First Amendment rights, we do not believe that he is worthy of addressing the Class of 2008.”
Northwestern Law School Dean David E. Van Zandt defended the decision. “Mr. Springer is an alumnus who has held public office as a city council member and mayor of
The 62-year old Springer appeared in 2006 on “Dancing with the Stars” and hosts “The Jerry Springer Show.”
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