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educationprotests1 year ago

Diplomas Withheld as Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt University of Chicago Graduation

Dozens of University of Chicago students walked out of their commencement ceremony to protest the war in Gaza, as 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. Similar protests have occurred at other universities, demanding institutions cut ties with Israel.

via NBC News|
#diplomas-withheld#educationprotests#gaza-war
educationprotests1 year ago

University of Chicago Graduation Marred by Pro-Palestinian Protests and Withheld Diplomas

Dozens of University of Chicago students walked out of their commencement ceremony to protest the war in Gaza, as 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. Similar protests have occurred at other universities, demanding institutions cut ties with Israel.

via NBC News|
#diplomas-withheld#educationprotests#gaza-war
educationprotests1 year ago

Police Dismantle Pro-Palestinian Camp at Wayne State, Arrest Multiple Protesters

Police dismantled a pro-Palestinian encampment at Wayne State University, arresting at least 12 people, while over 100 MIT graduates walked out of their commencement ceremony in protest against the university's ties with the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The protests are part of a broader movement on campuses across the U.S. and Europe demanding universities cut ties with Israel and companies supporting its actions in Gaza.

via The Associated Press|
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educationprotests1 year ago

UC Academic Workers Strike Over Pro-Palestinian Protest Responses

Pro-Palestinian student protestors at UC Santa Cruz are blocking campus entrances, causing disruptions and safety concerns. The university has called for the protestors to disband, citing blocked emergency access and impeded campus operations. The protests, which began a month ago, demand university divestment from Israeli institutions and have led to a strike by academic workers over police actions against protestors.

via KSBW Monterey|
#campus-blockade#divestment#educationprotests
educationprotests1 year ago

Harvard Graduation Marred by Mass Student Walkout Over Gaza Protest

Hundreds of Harvard students walked out of their graduation ceremony in solidarity with Palestine and 13 students barred from the event due to protest encampments. The walkout, which included chants and flag displays, highlighted issues of civil rights and freedom of speech on campus. Despite a faculty decision to reinstate the barred students, Harvard's governing board upheld their ineligibility to graduate due to policy violations. The protest reflects broader campus unrest following recent violence in Gaza.

via The Independent|
#educationprotests#freedom-of-speech#gaza
educationprotests1 year ago

"Columbia University Protests Reignite Amid Controversial Arrests"

Pro-Palestinian student protesters at Columbia University resumed demonstrations after mass arrests and suspensions, with some students reporting mistreatment during their detention. The university claimed the protesters were trespassing and damaging property, while the students argued they were peacefully protesting in support of Gaza. The demonstrations reflect tensions over free speech on college campuses amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

via NBC News|
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educationprotests1 year ago

Columbia University Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested

More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at Columbia University as police cleared their encampment, leading to the suspension of involved students, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of US Representative Ilhan Omar. The university's president authorized the police action, citing breaches of rules and policies, while New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended the arrests for trespassing. The clash reflects ongoing demonstrations at universities since the Israel-Gaza war began, with a separate protest at the University of Southern California in support of a Muslim student whose valedictorian speech was cancelled due to safety concerns related to her opposition to the Israeli assault on Gaza.

via Al Jazeera English|
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educationprotests1 year ago

"NYPD Removes Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protestors at Columbia University"

More than 100 people were arrested and charged with trespassing at Columbia University after police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, following a day of scrutiny from federal lawmakers about antisemitism. The encampment's removal comes amid a nationwide struggle to balance freedom of speech and protest with the need for safe campuses. The university's president cited safety concerns and violations of university rules as the reason for clearing the demonstration, while some students and organizations expressed shock and concern over the crackdown on peaceful political expression.

via The Washington Post|
#antisemitism#columbia-university#educationprotests