Melissa Nobles

Melissa Nobles

politician United States

Melissa Nobles is an accomplished academic and administrator, currently serving as the Chancellor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). With a strong background in political science and history, she has held various leadership positions that emphasize the importance of diversity and inclusion in higher education. Nobles gained attention recently for her response to a controversial speech by student Megha Vemuri during the MIT commencement ceremony, where she emphasized the need for decorum and respect for the event's significance. Her leadership style is characterized by a commitment to maintaining institutional integrity while navigating complex social issues on campus.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,036,270
Power
8,431$
Sentiment
4.19
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 101,941 $21,000,000 6,468$
India 1 4.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 934,329 $2,900,000 1,963$
Totals 2 1,711,007,036 1,036,270 $23,900,000 8,431$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: University chancellor Melissa Nobles informed Vemuri that she was not permitted to attend the graduation ceremony. 5

CNN: MIT banned Megha Vemuri after pro-Palestine speech

India India: MIT Chancellor Melissa Nobles sent an email banning Vemuri from the commencement event. 4

The Times of India: 'Violation': Indian-origin Megha Vemuri, family banned from MIT event after Palestine speech