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Vanderbilt University has named the Class of 2021 Founder’s Medalists.
Since 1877, Vanderbilt has awarded a gold medal to the student graduating with first honors from each of the university’s 10 schools and colleges. The awards are named after the university’s founder, Cornelius Vanderbilt, who made a contribution to endow the awards in their first year.
Arts and Science
Dominic Cruz Bustillos
Dominic Cruz Bustillos, from San Rafael, California, is this year’s Founder’s Medalist for the College of Arts and Science. He is graduating with a bachelor of arts in history and Russian language. He attributes his success to the work ethic instilled by his family. His grandmother, who emigrated from Chihuahua, Mexico, had a particularly strong impact on his appreciation for his opportunities in the United States. Bustillos earned triple honors: in the College of Arts and Science, in history and in Russian. After a year in St. Petersburg, Russia, he wrote two honors theses analy
Today’s Headlines and Commentary
As the jury deliberates whether Derek Chauvin will be convicted of murder for a second day, President Biden told reporters today that the evidence against Chauvin is “overwhelming,” reports the New York Times. Biden also said he was praying for the “right verdict,” and yesterday called George Floyd’s family to express his support.
In preparation for the Chauvin verdict, the city of Minneapolis has spent the last several days tightening security and bolstering barricades around government buildings, writes the Wall Street Journal. The mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis have requested greater assistance from the National Guard, which has already deployed 3,000 troops to the area.