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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law professor Scott Gaylord, speaking this month with WGHP Fox 8 News and WFMY News 2, described United States Supreme Court precedent relating to the ability of government entities to institute prayer in public meetings.

At commencement ceremonies for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law's Class of 2010, North Carolina business leader Robert E. Long, Jr. was presented with the honorary degree Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his philanthropic and civic leadership. Class of 2010 member William Warihay received the law school's highest student honor, the David Gergen Award for Leadership and Professionalism.

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law's commencement exercises for the Class of 2010, 98 graduates received Juris Doctor degrees. Their contributions to Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law, to the profession, and to society were celebrated through a commencement address by United States Senator Kay Hagan. North Carolina business leader Robert E. Long, Jr. received an honorary degree for outstanding civic leadership.

Family members and friends of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law's Class of 2010 came together to celebrate the achievements of the class on May 22, together with the faculty and administration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ Law and the leadership of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. Members of the class also presented their class gift to the law school at the event, a donation of more than $10,000 toward the establishment of an endowed scholarship at the law school. Commencement ceremonies for the class are scheduled for May 23 at 3 p.m.

Through scholarship, student-sponsored forums, and general excellence, members of the Class of 2010 have enriched the academic life of Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law, while contributing more than 20,000 hours of community service over their three years of law study. Individual members of the class have also been recognized for high academic achievement and significant pro bono service.

Delivering Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Law's 2010 Commencement address on May 23, United States Senator Kay Hagan encouraged graduates to become fearless and dedicated advocates, working to ensure the proper implementation of the law, righting injustices, and building better opportunities for society.