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Who Is Mahmoud Khalil, the Activist Who Keynoted Stanford’s Alternative After Students Walked Out on Sundar Pichai?

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Mahmoud Khalil emerged as one of the most prominent figures at Stanford University’s 2026 commencement weekend after hundreds of students staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s keynote address and later attended an alternative ceremony where Khalil served as the featured speaker. The demonstration reflected the growing tensions surrounding the war in Gaza, the … Read more

Stanford Students Walk Out During Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Graduation Keynote Address

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Stanford University’s commencement ceremony became the scene of a notable protest when dozens of students walked out as Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai took the stage to deliver the keynote address. What is traditionally a celebratory occasion marking years of academic achievement instead reflected the growing tensions between students, major technology companies, and the … Read more