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Pitt Pro-Palestine Protests End Peacefully After Clashes
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UChicago Withholds Diplomas Over Pro-Palestine Protests
At the University of Chicago's commencement, dozens of students protested the war in Gaza, leading to a brief disruption. The university withheld diplomas of four seniors involved in a pro-Palestinian encampment pending a disciplinary review. Despite participating in the ceremony, these students may receive their degrees later if cleared. The protest is part of a broader movement demanding universities cut ties with Israel or companies supporting its actions in Gaza.
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Harvard Grads Protest Gaza Response at Commencement
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Harvard Graduates Stage 'Free Palestine' Walkout at Commencement
Hundreds of Harvard graduates walked out of their commencement ceremony chanting "Free, free Palestine" in protest of the university's decision to withhold diplomas from 13 students involved in a pro-Palestinian encampment. The protest highlighted issues of freedom of speech and civil disobedience, with student and commencement speakers criticizing the university's actions. The controversy comes amid broader campus protests and debates over university responses to pro-Palestinian activism.
Maria Ressa and Gustavo Dudamel Honored at Harvard's 373rd Commencement
Over 1,000 people walked out of Harvard's 373rd Commencement ceremony to protest the university's decision to deny degrees to 13 seniors involved in a pro-Palestine encampment. The protest, which included chants and Palestinian flags, continued throughout the ceremony, with some students and faculty holding a separate "People's Commencement" to honor the barred students. Despite the disruptions, the official ceremony proceeded as planned, with speeches from various dignitaries and the conferral of degrees to the remaining graduates.