NEW YORK — Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at at universities across U.S., some of whom have clashed with police in riot gear, dug in […]
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As some universities negotiate with pro-Palestinian protesters, others quickly call the police
The students at an encampment at Columbia University who inspired a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country dug in for their 10th day Friday, […]
USC’s move to cancel commencement amid protests draws criticism from students, alumni
LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California’s decision Thursday to cancel its main graduation ceremony, a move that came 10 days after administrators said […]
Some campuses call in police to break up pro-Palestinian demonstrations, while others wait it out
AUSTIN, Texas — Some U.S. universities called in police to break up demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war, resulting in ugly scuffles and dozens of arrests, […]
Columbia’s president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world’s most prominent global financial institutions. […]
Columbia University cites progress with Gaza war protesters following encampment arrests
NEW YORK — Columbia University said early Wednesday that it was making “important progress” with pro-Palestinian student protesters who set up a tent encampment and […]
Pro-Palestinian student protests target colleges’ financial ties with Israel
Students at a growing number of U.S. colleges are gathering in protest encampments with a unified demand of their schools: Stop doing business with Israel […]
Biden will speak at Morehouse commencement, an election-year spotlight in front of Black voters
ATLANTA — President Joe Biden will be the commencement speaker at Morehouse College in Georgia, giving the Democrat a key election-year spotlight on one of […]
Columbia lets students attend class online amid protests over Israel’s war in Gaza
NEW YORK — Columbia University’s main campus will switch to hybrid learning — giving students the option to attend classes online rather than in person […]
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday […]