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Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony following student protests

School announced it will switch to smaller celebrations in its 19 colleges, almost three weeks after pro-Palestinian protests began

The Guardian - US

Columbia and Emory universities change commencement plans after weeks of turmoil

Columbia cancels its main ceremony, while Emory's events will now take place in the suburbs outside its Atlanta campus. The moves come after weeks of protests against the war in Gaza.

WEKU

Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after Gaza protests

Announcement comes days after New York police raided and dispersed the Gaza solidarity encampment on Columbia’s campus.

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Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony due to Gaza protests

Columbia University is cancelling its main, university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the university announced Monday.

France 24

Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony following weeks of unrest in its New York campus

Columbia announced Monday it would cancel its main commencement ceremony, opting for smaller graduation events for each of its 19 colleges.

Latin Times

White House spokesman says US ‘reviewing’ ceasefire proposal Hamas has accepted – as it happened

John Kirby gives statement after militant group announced it accepts Qatari-Egyptian deal; Kirby refused to confirm US had halted weapons shipment to Israel

The Guardian - US

Columbia University president's 'impossible situation'

Minouche Shafik struggles to earn support on campus amid student protests, according to a Columbia Spectator/New York Magazine poll.

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Pseudonymity Tentatively Allowed in "Wet Farts" Wrongful Discipline Lawsuit Against Columbia

When may plaintiffs in highly politically controversial cases sue pseudonymously, in order to avoid public hostility?

Reason

Ivy League And Other Universities Respond To Pro-Palestinian Protests

Ivy League schools respond to pro-Palestinian protests with commitments to transparency, scholarships, and engagement with divestment discussions.

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Don’t let the sound and fury over Gaza protests drown out what the students are saying

At Columbia University I saw young people who feel they have no choice but to risk their futures, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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WSJ: How Campus Anti-Israel Protestors Were Encouraged and Trained By Outside Activists

An interesting report that helps explain why the messaging, tactics, and methods adopted by campus protestors have been so similar across the country.

Reason

Protests At NYC Universities Lead To Dozens Of Arrests

'Saturday Night Live' skit tackles parental concerns over student activism in NYC protests with humor and satire.

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NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students

Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students.

WEKU

Will the US campus protests harm Biden – and benefit Trump?

Rightwing media have seized on campus protests to portray the president as weak. Will it have an impact in November?

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‘We won’t stop’: How Columbia’s students etched a new Gaza protest legacy

Inside a movement that took over a university building and lost its encampment within 24 hours – yet refuses to die.

The Guardian - US

I teach democracy at Princeton. Student protesters are getting an education like no other

Students across the US are forging bonds in the face of brutal power structures. You might say they’ve already won

Salon

Columbia faculty slam NYPD sweep shot

While removing pro-Palestinian protesters from the campus this week, a sergeant “accidentally” fired his weapon

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Columbia Trustee Supports President Amid Campus Challenges

Columbia University trustee Jeh Johnson supports President Shafik's message on campus challenges and free speech.

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Columbia University President Addresses Recent Campus Protests

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik addresses recent campus protests, emphasizing dialogue, safety, and unity on campus.

International Business Times

Education Department Probes Discrimination Claims At Columbia University

The inquiry aims to assess whether the university is adhering to Title VI regulations, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

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Masked Anti-Israel Protesters Spark Controversy On College Campuses

Masked protesters on college campuses advocating for Gaza conflict face criticism for lack of courage and potential violence.

The Guardian - US

Seth Meyers on campus unrest: ‘The story is what’s happening in Gaza’

Late-night hosts talk police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests, Trump’s court naps and Kristi Noem’s dogged defense

The Guardian - US

How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests

The movement to press for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices

The Guardian - US

NYPD issues arrest figures amid ‘outside agitator’ claim at Columbia Gaza protest

New York police say about 29% of those detained ‘not affiliated’ with university as more are arrested at NYU and New School

The Guardian - US

Let us remember the last time students occupied Columbia University

In 1985, Columbia students occupied campus to push for divestment from South Africa. Five months later, the university cut ties to the apartheid regime after years of dragging its feet

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