NYU Withholds Diploma for Unsanctioned Commencement Speech | JQJO

New York University withheld a student's diploma after he delivered an unsanctioned commencement speech criticizing US involvement in the Israel-Hamas conflict and what he termed the "atrocities in Palestine." The university condemned the speech, stating the student misused his platform for personal political views and violated agreements. The student, Logan Rozos, addressed the "genocide" he claimed was occurring, prompting both applause from some classmates and condemnation from the Anti-Defamation League. NYU is pursuing disciplinary action.