USC Cancels Commencement Amid Protests, Drawing Criticism From Students, Alumni

The protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict pose a tough test for colleges nationwide as administrators seek to balance free speech and open debate against pressures over campus safety.

College Protesters Want ‘Amnesty.’ At Stake: Tuition, Legal Charges, Grades and Graduation

What started at Columbia has turned into a nationwide showdown between students and administrators over anti-war protests and the limits of free speech.

As Some Universities Negotiate With Pro-Palestinian Protesters, Others Quickly Call the Police

Officials at some schools have been negotiating with student protesters who have rebuffed police and doubled down. Other schools have quickly turned to law enforcement to douse demonstrations before they can take hold.

A Look at the Gaza War Protests That Have Emerged on US College Campuses

Protests on many campuses have been orchestrated by coalitions of student groups. The groups largely act independently, though students say they’re inspired by peers at other universities.

TikTok Has Promised to Sue Over the Potential US Ban. What’s the Legal Outlook?

The ACLU said a TikTok ban would “stifle free expression and restrict public access” to a platform that has become central source for information sharing.

Tennessee GOP-Led Senate Spikes Bill Seeking to Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags in Schools

Republican-led states such as Tennessee have moved to increasingly limit LGBTQ+ topics in school classrooms and prevent teachers from affirming a child’s gender identity or pronouns.

Senate Passes Bill Forcing TikTok’s Chinese Parent Company To Sell or Face Ban

The American Civil Liberties Union says the language is written too broadly and could sweep in journalists and others who publish personal information.

Since Arrests at Columbia, Campus Protests of Israel’s War in Gaza Spread Nationwide

Protests had been bubbling for months but kicked into a higher gear after more than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s campus were arrested last week.