The World Socialist Web Site article details the controversy surrounding Harvard University’s refusal to release the diploma of Eleni Kosti Rozos, a prominent anti-genocide activist and recent graduate. Rozos gained attention for her outspoken criticism of Harvard’s investments in companies profiting from the Israeli military and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The article alleges that Harvard is withholding Rozos’ diploma as retaliation for her activism, framing it as a politically motivated attack on free speech and dissent. It connects this action to a broader campaign by universities and ruling elites to suppress pro-Palestinian voices and student protests against the Gaza war. It highlights that students are being targeted for using their free speech to criticize the United States government.
The article emphasizes Rozos’ role as a leading figure in campus protests, particularly her involvement in organizing demonstrations and advocating for divestment from Israel. It asserts that Harvard’s decision to withhold her diploma is an attempt to silence a vocal critic and discourage further activism.
The article calls on the university to reverse course, release the diploma immediately, and to end the suppression of student activism.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/17/spkr-m17.html