Overview

• Logan Rozos, a Gallatin School graduate, criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza and U.S. complicity during his commencement speech, which was not pre-approved by NYU.
• NYU announced it is withholding Rozos’s diploma and pursuing disciplinary action, citing a violation of pre-approved speech guidelines.
• Pro-Israel groups, including the Anti-Defamation League, praised NYU’s decision, while pro-Palestinian organizations like CAIR called for Rozos’s reinstatement and defended his remarks.
• Rozos’s student profile has been removed from the university’s website, intensifying scrutiny of NYU’s response to pro-Palestinian activism on campus.
• The incident highlights broader tensions over free speech on U.S. campuses, with federal pressure on universities to address perceived antisemitism and avoid funding cuts.