Universities Take Steps To Prevent Pro-Palestinian Protest Disruptions of Graduation
Colleges are hiring extra security, screening attendees at venues and emphasizing that significant disruptions by pro-Palestinian protesters won’t be tolerated.
Police Make Dozens of Arrests at UCLA in Tense Clashes With Protesters
The California Highway Patrol said at least 132 protesters were arrested after officers spent hours threatening arrests over loudspeakers if people did not disperse.
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.
Colleges Seek to Balance Safety and Students’ Right to Protest Gaza War
Since the war began, colleges and universities have struggled to balance campus safety with free speech rights amid intense student debate and protests.
Police Arrest Dozens of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University
Several students involved in the protest said they also were suspended from Columbia and Barnard College, including Isra Hirsi, daughter of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Pro-Palestinian Faculty Sue To Stop Penn From Giving Wide Swath of Files to Congress
Some faculty fear the school is poised to send files, emails, student records and other material to Congress, putting both their safety and academic freedom at risk.