Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

Xavier University’s pick to deliver its undergraduate commencement address has sparked criticism among students who oppose past positions by the U.S. on the war in Gaza. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield is scheduled to speak at 1 p.m.

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  1. May 8, 2024Only center coverage:Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador
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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 873d ago· ran in 6 outlets

Xavier University cancels UN ambassador's commencement speech after student outcry

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Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador

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Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador

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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

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Xavier University cancels UN ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

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Xavier University Cancels Commencement Speech by U.N. Ambassador

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Two universities rescind commencement invitations to UN ambassador over Israel-Hamas war

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Xavier University cancels U.N. ambassador’s commencement speech after student outcry

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Some Xavier University students upset with planned commencement address by UN ambassador

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