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Jordan: student spits at professor during graduation ceremony at a university
In Irbid, Jordan , Social media users called for measures against a student after he spat at a faculty member at Jadara University during a graduation ceremony, while he was queuing to receive his certificate
Later after the incident the university said that it will file a lawsuit against the student . Saleh Aqeeli, president of Jadara University, said “We have already complained to the police. We will file a lawsuit against him as this was totally inappropriate behavior”.
The university has also sent a letter to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research asking not to grant or accredit the student’s bachelor’s degree.
At the police station, the student claimed that he did that because he was not satisfied with his grade point average.
Two more students were also involved in some riots at the graduation ceremony. One of them was expelled and the other one was suspended for two semesters.
The video, which went viral on social media, triggered angry reactions from users with many calling for firm measures against those Students who commit violations against professors and instructors at universities.
