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Forbes
Forbes
11 May 2024


Dozens of students walked out of the Virginia Commonwealth University commencement ceremony Saturday to protest Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s commencement address, amid heightened concern over potential graduation disruptions due to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests across U.S. college campuses.

Virginia Governor Youngkin Speaks At The Economic Club Of Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin addresses the Economic Club of ... [+] Washington's luncheon event at the Marriott Marquis on September 26, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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Video of the event shows dozens of students walking out of the ceremony as Youngkin begins speaking.

Protesters at VCU had signaled their opposition to Youngkin’s address before Saturday, citing a variety of reasons, including Youngkin’s views on LGBTQ+ rights, his opposition to a proposed “racial literacy” requirement and his support for police efforts to breakup pro-Palestinian protests on Virginia campuses.

Forbes has contacted Youngkin’s office for comment.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.