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education-protests1 year ago

Pitt Pro-Palestine Protests End Peacefully After Clashes

The University of Pittsburgh's Chancellor Joan Gabel responded to ongoing pro-Palestine protests on campus, accusing demonstrators of vandalism and clarifying that protest leaders are not affiliated with the university. The protests, organized by a group called Pitt Divest from Apartheid, demand transparency about university investments and divestment from companies supporting Israel. Despite the protests, the university remains operational, with increased police presence to manage the situation.

via 90.5 WESA|
#divestment#education-protests#free-expression
education-protests1 year ago

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.

via The Associated Press|
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education-protests1 year ago

Diplomas Withheld Amid Protests at University of Chicago Graduation

Dozens of students protested the war in Gaza by walking out of the University of Chicago's commencement ceremony, where the school withheld diplomas of four seniors involved in a pro-Palestinian encampment. The university cited safety concerns and disruptive conduct for the disciplinary action, while students and faculty have petitioned for the degrees to be granted.

via ABC News|
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education-protests1 year ago

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.

via The Associated Press|
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education-protests1 year ago

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.

via Harvard Crimson|
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