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Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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The Board of Trustees stated that the behavior in the video is “incompatible” with the university’s core values.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Howard U. strips Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of honorary degree (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Howard University took back an honorary degree given to hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

  2. FOX 5 DC

    Howard University revokes Diddy's honorary degree (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Howard University announced Friday that it has revoked the honorary degree conferred upon Sean Combs — also known as Diddy — following a unanimous vote by the Board of Trustees.

  3. CNN

    Howard University revokes Sean Combs’ honorary degree and terminates $2 million gift and pledge agreement (opens CNN)

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    Howard University’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Friday to revoke the honorary degree given to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014, saying he is “no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor.”

  4. Black Enterprise

    Howard University Revokes Sean Combs' Honorary Degree And Returns His $1M Donation (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Sean Combs has been in the public eye after several lawsuits were lodged against him by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

  5. Entertainment Weekly

    Howard University revokes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree in wake of Cassie video: 'No longer worthy' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Howard University revokes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree after Cassie video, saying he's 'no longer worthy'

  6. New York Times

    Howard University Votes to Revoke Sean Combs’s Honorary Degree (opens New York Times)

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    In a unanimous decision, the university’s board of trustees also moved to disband a scholarship in Mr. Combs’s name amid investigations into abuse allegations.

  7. Fox News

    Howard University revokes Diddy's honorary degree amid lawsuits and federal probe (opens Fox News)

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    Howard University has revoked the honorary degree conferred upon Sean “Diddy" Combs as the rapper faces numerous criminal charges.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Howard University Revokes Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Honorary Degree Following Release of Cassie Assault Video (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Howard University announced Friday the school would revoke Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree, originally conferred in 2014.

  9. Deadline

    Howard University Rescinds Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Honorary Degree, Gives Back Funds And Terminates Any Association (opens Deadline)

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    A statement from the Howard Board of Trustees severs its relationship with Combs, who stands accused of several assaults.

  10. NBC News

    Howard University severs ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, ending his $1 million pledge (opens NBC News)

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    Howard University on Friday said it was severing ties with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as a result of video depicting his assault on ex-girlfriend Cassie in 2016.

  11. Washington Examiner

    Howard University ends relationship with Diddy, takes back honorary degree (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Howard University returned a number of gifts it received from rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy and Puff Daddy citing his "interpersonal violence."

  12. Rolling Stone

    Howard University Rescinds Sean Combs' Honorary Doctorate: 'No Longer Worthy' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Howard University's board voted unanimously to rescind Sean "Diddy" Combs' honorary doctorate and return his $1 million gift, calling him "not worthy"

  13. NBC New York

    Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs (opens NBC New York)

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    The Board of Trustees stated that the behavior in the video is “incompatible” with the university’s core values.

  14. ABC 30 Fresno

    Howard University revokes Sean 'Diddy' Combs' honorary degree after video of attack on Cassie (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Howard University is revoking an honorary degree that was awarded to Sean "Diddy" Combs after video appears to show him attacking singer Cassie.

  15. Breitbart News

    Howard University Cuts Ties with Diddy, Revokes Honorary Degree (opens Breitbart News)

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    Howard University is cutting ties to Sean “Diddy” Combs, rescinding an honorary degree that was awarded to him and disbanding a scholarship program in his name.

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