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Columbia is rethinking its commencement ceremony in the wake of campus protests
Columbia University is rethinking its commencement plans after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests ended with authorities forcing their way into a barricaded school building and arresting dozens of people, according to a source at the university and ...NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia cancels universitywide commencement ceremony after weeks of protests on campus
Columbia will replace its universitywide commencement ceremony on May 15 with "smaller-scale, school-based celebrations," university officials announced Monday, after weeks of pro-Palestinian and counterprotests on campus.NBC News - Top stories -
Student protests threaten to overshadow commencements
Pro-Palestinian student activists have one last opportunity to make a big impact before campuses are barren for the summer: commencement. Tens of thousands of families and friends will flock to campuses across the country starting this weekend ...The Hill - Politics -
After Weeks of Protests, Columbia Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony
Columbia’s president had earlier said that she did not want to deprive students of an in-person celebration after many graduated high school during the pandemic.The New York Times - Top stories -
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. Columbia University has announced that it will be cancelling its university-wide commencement ceremony this month ...The Guardian - World -
After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, colleges regroup ahead of commencement ceremonies
After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses nationwide leading to more than 2,300 arrests, many universities are now regrouping in preparation for their upcoming commencement ceremonies, with some taking place as early as this weekend.NBC News - Top stories -
Columbia University, USC cancel commencement ceremonies due to protests over war in Gaza
Columbia University announced Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony amid the campus protests over the war in Gaza. They're the latest school to change plans as the demonstrations continue. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is at ...CBS News - Top stories -
Campus protests cause some colleges to change commencement plans
Columbia University announced Monday it will be canceling its main commencement ceremony amid protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Columbia is the latest school forced to change their plans following a wave of protests. CBS News correspondent Lana ...CBS News - Top stories -
Columbia University cancels main 2024 commencement ceremony
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.CBS News - Top stories -
Johnson condemns Columbia's main commencement ceremony cancellation
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) sent out a statement Monday blasting Columbia University for canceling its main graduation ceremony. “President Shafik and Columbia University administrators have displayed a shocking unwillingness to control their ...The Hill - Politics
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