NYU withholds diploma of student who condemned ‘atrocities currently happening in Palestine’

The episode is the most controversial moment so far of a campus graduation season that has cooled off somewhat compared to last year’s Israel protests.

Logan Rozos, a New York University student commencement speaker, denounces "atrocities currently happening in Palestine" during his talk, May 14, 2025. NYU revoked his diploma over the speech.

(photo credit: screenshot)

ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

MAY 17, 2025 03:06

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NYU withholds diploma of student who condemned ‘atrocities currently happening in Palestine’

The episode is the most controversial moment so far of a campus graduation season that has cooled off somewhat compared to last year’s Israel protests.

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