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Fontbonne University announced Thursday that it has rescinded an invitation to Greg Mortenson, the author and philanthropist, to be the 2011 commencement speaker and to receive an honorary degree. A segment on "60 Minutes" this month detailed accusations about inaccurate portions of the Mortenson book Three Cups of Tea and about the management of his foundation. A statement from the university said that it acted after a faculty vote to take back the invitation, and that the student government also backed the move. The statement noted that the university had been unable to discuss the matter with Mortenson. “The purpose of our commencement is to honor Fontbonne graduates,” said Dennis Golden, Fontbonne's president. "We want to focus on their achievements and accomplishments."
