NYU Withholds Diploma from Student After Graduation Speech Condemning Gaza Conflict
New York University has denied a diploma to Logan Rozos, a student who used his graduation speech to criticize the Gaza war and Israeli actions, labeling them as genocidal. The university claims that Rozos provided false statements regarding his speech. This decision has provoked backlash, with many arguing that the university should be ashamed of its actions, while others have criticized Rozos for his one-sided political views. The incident has sparked a broader debate about free speech on college campuses, particularly regarding sensitive topics related to the conflict in the Middle East.
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