The University of Vermont recently announced that the planned commencement address by US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will no longer take place, as confirmed by President Suresh Garimella. While no specific reason was provided for the diplomat's absence, the decision was mentioned in the context of recent protests on campus.
President Garimella expressed regret over the cancellation and addressed the ongoing student demonstrations, acknowledging their concerns and frustrations. He emphasized the diversity of voices within the university community and the complexity of the issues being discussed, particularly in relation to foreign policy decisions and global unrest.
