Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans rescinded an invitation to United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield to speak at the university’s commencement. It was the second school to do so.
The University of Vermont also canceled Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement address. The reason is the protests on campus.
Both schools pointed to pressure from students and the community over the Biden administration’s support for Israel in its war against Hamas.
“The vast majority of students want to be able to enjoy a commencement ceremony free of disruptions,” wrote Xavier President Dr. Reynold Verret in a letter. He called the university’s decision to disinvite Thomas-Greenfield “regrettable” and said that it had decided to do so “together with Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield’s team.”
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