NYU Grad's Pro-Palestine Speech Ignites Commencement Controversy

NYU Graduate's Commencement Speech Condemning Gaza Atrocities Sparks Debate New York City, May 15, 2025 – A recent commencement speech delivered at New York University's Gallatin School has ignited a firestorm of debate. Graduate Logan Rozos used his platform to condemn what he termed the "atrocities" occurring in Palestine, directly implicating the United States' role in the conflict. His words, which were livestreamed for eight months, struck a chord with many, while others criticized his choice of venue and message. "I do not wish to speak only to my own politics today, but to speak for all people of conscience who feel the moral injury of this atrocity," Rozos stated during his address. The video shows a portion of his speech and the audience's emotional response, which ranged from applause to visible discomfort. The speech has reignited discussions about US foreign policy in the Middle East and the role of universities in fostering open dialogue on contentious political issues. The controversy underscores the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the diverse perspectives within the American public.