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University of Vermont cancels UN ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests

The University of Vermont canceled Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield as commencement speaker due to student protests over the Gaza war.
UVM student protesters demanded the cancellation of Thomas-Greenfield's speech.
UVM President Garimella expressed regret over the cancellation but focused on celebrating the 2024 graduates.

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The Hill

University of Vermont cancels UN ambassador’s address amid Gaza protests

The University of Vermont (UVM) has canceled United Nations Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s commencement speech amid pro-Palestinian protests on campus as protests sweep colleges across the nation. “We are looking forward to the upcoming Commencement ceremonies and the opportunity to celebrate our 2024 UVM graduates,” Suresh Garimella, the university’s president, said in a message to the…

14 days ago·Washington, United States

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WPTZ

UVM cancels commencement speaker amid pro-Palestine protest

On Friday evening, UVM President Suresh Garimella sent a letter to the campus community saying that the university has decided to cancel Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's scheduled appearance at this month's commencement.

14 days ago·Plattsburgh, United States

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WCAX-TV

UVM cancels commencement speaker; Dartmouth prof among those arrested at ‘peaceful’ protest

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - As pro-Palestinian encampments on local college campuses continue, tensions remain high as rhetoric intensifies between various factions. The University of Vermont late Friday announced it would now clamp down on violations of campus policy and officials said that former U.N. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will not speak at graduation on May 18, one of the demands of the protestors. Meanwhile, at Dartmouth College, t…

14 days ago·Burlington, United States

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Seven Days

UVM Cancels Commencement Speaker Amid Pro-Palestinian Protest

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield, who drew the ire of pro-Palestine activists, will not speak as planned at the University of Vermont's commencement this month. University president Suresh Garimella delivered the news in a campus-wide email late Friday that offered no explanation for the change. It was part of a message discussing the administration's response to a pro-Palestine encampment set up Sunday on a campus g…

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Vermont Daily Chronicle

Ambassador to UN won’t speak at UVM commencement - Vermont Daily Chronicle

The U.S. Ambassador to the UN won't be speaking at UVM. But pro-Palestine demonstrators who've been demanding her disinvitation will face the music for UVM policy violations.

14 days ago

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