MIT's 2025 class president, Megha Vemuri, was barred from her graduation ceremony for delivering a pro-Palestinian speech at a commencement event. Vemuri criticized MIT's ties with Israel, citing millions of dollars in funding received from Israeli entities. While MIT supports free expression, it justified its action by stating Vemuri misled organizers and led a protest from the stage.

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