Middlebury College Graduates Told to Prioritize Gaza Relief Over University Funding

During Middlebury College's commencement ceremony, the student speaker urged graduates and alumni to redirect their donations away from the university and towards UNRWA, a Palestinian refugee organization, in support of the people of Gaza. This surprising call to action was met with applause from the audience. The speaker used her platform to raise awareness about the struggles faced by Palestinians in Gaza and to encourage listeners to take action. By doing so, she sparked a conversation about philanthropy and social responsibility among the graduates.