George Washington University student banned after pro-Palestinian graduation speech

Senior Cecilia Culver criticized the university’s ties to Israel and called for donations to be withheld

A graduation speech at George Washington University has resulted in the graduate being banned from the campus after she used the platform to criticize the university’s ties to Israel and express support for Palestinians.

During Saturday’s commencement for the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences, part of GWU in Washington, DC, graduating senior Cecilia Culver delivered remarks to the graduating class of nearly 750.

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