Megha Vemuri, MIT's Class of 2025 president, was banned from her graduation after delivering a pro-Palestine speech criticizing the university's ties with Israel. MIT cited disruption of an official event as the reason, leading to online backlash and Vemuri deleting her LinkedIn profile. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding campus activism and free speech related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
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