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May 6, 2026 Rutgers University rescinded a graduation speaking invitation after complaints about the speaker's posts on Palestine Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The cancellation showed institutional pressure on political expression in an academic setting and narrowed space for contested speech.
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- Rutgers University Cancels Graduation Speech Due to Pro-Palestinian Posts — Rutgers University rescinded its invitation to Rami Elghandour, a tech entrepreneur and alumnus, to deliver a graduation speech at the School of Engineering.
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Week 68 – 2026-05-02–2026-05-08
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