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MIT Grad President Calls Out University’s Israeli Ties

5/30/2025

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At MIT's graduation, class president Megha Vemuri made a powerful statement against the university's connections to the Israeli military, donning a striking red keffiyeh. She called out MIT's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, celebrated student activism for Palestine, and urged alumni to advocate for severing these ties, highlighting a profound moral duty to support life and humanitarian efforts.

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Story summary

At MIT's graduation, class president Megha Vemuri made a powerful statement against the university's connections to the Israeli military, donning a striking red keffiyeh. She called out MIT's role in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, celebrated student activism for Palestine, and urged alumni to advocate for severing these ties, highlighting a profound moral duty to support life and humanitarian efforts.