Hyderabad, June 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently barred Indian-American student Megha Vemuri from participating in her graduation ceremony. The action was taken following a pro-Palestine speech during a campus event.

Vemuri, the Class of 2025 president, was also prohibited from entering the MIT campus with her family on commencement day. It was confirmed by Chancellor Melissa Nobles.

Who is Megha Vemuri?

Born in Alpharetta, Georgia, Vemuri graduated from Alpharetta High School in 2021 before enrolling at MIT.

Recently, she earned a triple major in computer science, neuroscience, and linguistics while serving as class president.

Apart from academics, she is a member of Written Revolution which is an MIT st...