Xavier University of Louisiana has decided to cancel U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield's planned commencement address following student outrage over her past positions on the war in Gaza. The university president announced the decision in an email to faculty, staff, and students, stating that the goal is to ensure a commencement ceremony that appropriately honors the graduates without disruptions.
Students expressed opposition to Thomas-Greenfield's invitation due to the U.S.'s veto of three cease-fire resolutions related to the conflict in Gaza. The ambassador's stance on the resolutions, which emphasized Israel's right to self-defense and the release of hostages by Hamas, led to backlash from students.
