Colleges are facing demands to disclose endowment investments and divest from companies profiting off the Gaza war amid widespread pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. [ more ]
UK PM spooked as students at elite universities join pro-Palestine movement
Students at UK universities like Bristol, Oxford, and Cambridge are protesting and camping out to pressure their institutions to divest from companies supporting Israel. [ more ]
Massive pro-Palestinian college protests bring rare surge in discipline
Universities are responding to pro-Palestinian student protests with suspensions, expulsions, and arrests, a level of consequence not seen in decades. [ more ]
The Student Movement Is Writing a New Chapter of History
The pro-Palestinian movement on university campuses has faced intense repression but has developed new tactics to ensure their message is heard. [ more ]
Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony following student protests
Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony due to security concerns and shifting to smaller celebrations in its 19 colleges. [ more ]
San Jose State students stage protest and call for divestment - San Jose Spotlight
San Jose State University students are protesting the Israel-Hamas war by setting up tents, demanding acknowledgment of the death toll in Gaza. [ more ]
Arrested. Injured. Suspended. Six NYC university students say they'll keep protesting
Pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University defied orders, risking arrest for their encampment in protest against Israel and the war in Gaza. [ more ]
Berkeley's Free Palestine Encampment Draws on Legacy of Palestinian Protests
Protests for Palestinian solidarity at various US campuses have led to arrests and police crackdowns, with disruptive consequences for universities' activities. [ more ]
Presidents grapple with how to respond to student protesters
Presidents at different universities respond differently to student protests regarding divestment from Israel, showing the challenges of balancing various stakeholders' interests. [ more ]
After Oct. 7, White Nationalism's Most Famous Young Escapee Got Some Pretty Upsetting Texts
Derek Black, former white nationalist, renounced his ideology after attending New College of Florida and now speaks against it while pursuing a doctoral degree in history. [ more ]
Students across campuses in the United States are setting up anti-war encampments to protest against ongoing state violence and show solidarity with Palestine. [ more ]
Columbia Protesters Defy University Orders to Clear Encampment Despite Suspensions
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University remain in an encampment despite facing suspension for not leaving by the deadline. [ more ]
Paris's Sciences Po rejects protesters' demand to review Israel ties
Protesters at Sciences Po university in France started a sit-in after the institution rejected demands to review relations with Israeli universities. [ more ]
Emory in Atlanta Is Latest University to Crack Down on Protests
Pro-Palestinian protests on American campuses have led to clashes with police and numerous arrests, sparking debates on free speech and safety. [ more ]
Protesters Occupy Building at Rhode Island School of Design
Pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded inside Rhode Island School of Design building, demanding divestment from Israel and condemnation of Gaza occupation. [ more ]
Amid school crime spike, task force wants L.A. campuses to decide whether they need police
Allowing individual Los Angeles public school campuses to decide about stationing police officers, reversing recent wins by anti-police student activists. [ more ]
Columbia nixing commencement is another win for campus radicals
Columbia University canceled its commencement ceremony due to campus protests, showing a failure of leadership and prioritizing troublemakers over regular students. [ more ]
In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions
The controversy at Berkeley High School surrounding a walkout highlighting issues related to Palestine and Israel has created tension within the school community. [ more ]
In Berkeley Public Schools, a War Gives Rise to Unusual Tensions
The controversy over a recent walkout at Berkeley High School regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict has caused tension among students, teachers, parents, and the community. [ more ]
Student journalists at NYU demonstrate power of local journalism
Student journalists at NYU and other universities played a crucial role in covering recent student activism, filling the gap when mainstream media was barred from campuses. [ more ]
Journalists at Columbia are leading the coverage of their campus - Poynter
Protests over Israel-Hamas war dominate Columbia University's campus, leading to calls for the president's resignation and condemnation of antisemitism.
This tense and emotional time on campus at Columbia University marks one of the largest-scale protests witnessed on and off campus.
Diverse reactions emerge regarding students' right to protest in the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict. [ more ]
On a Day of Graduations, Berkeley's Protests Stand Out
Amid pro-Palestinian protests, some university graduations experienced disruptions while others proceeded without major incidents. Administrators took security measures and negotiated with protesters. [ more ]
Students at Universities Across Jordan Are Protesting for Gaza
Jordanian students are increasingly joining protests in support of the Palestinian cause, feeling a deep connection due to the country's history and demographics. [ more ]
City College, Against Its Nature, Asks Police to End Campus Protest
The City College of New York faced a challenging decision on whether to involve the New York Police Department to handle escalating protests on campus. [ more ]
Protesters Agreed to Leave. This Is What Some Colleges Promised in Return.
University administrations have made concessions to student protesters over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, though not all demands were met. [ more ]
University responses to Gaza solidarity protests varied significantly, with peaceful resolutions possible through negotiation and acknowledgment of student demands. [ more ]
Pro-Palestinian Encampments Spread to Campuses in Other Countries
Student activism against Israel's actions in Gaza is spreading globally, with demonstrations and occupations occurring in universities around the world. [ more ]
In an Online World, a New Generation of Protesters Chooses Anonymity
Student activists in the Palestinian cause are increasingly choosing anonymity through face masks to protect their identity and future amidst risks like doxxing and career consequences. [ more ]
Columbia Protesters Rename Hamilton Hall to Hind's Hall'
Protesters at Columbia University renamed Hamilton Hall to Hind's Hall in memory of a 6-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Israel's war against Hamas, sparking debate over the incident. [ more ]
Hamilton Hall Has a Long History of Student Takeovers
Hamilton Hall, a building at Columbia University, has been a site of multiple student activist occupations over the past 50 years, focused on various social and political causes. [ more ]
Crackdowns on Protests Are Exposing Higher Ed's Complicity in Israel's Genocide
University administrators are cracking down on student activists protesting against Israel's actions in Palestine, leading to arrests and threats of violence. [ more ]
Pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses with clear demands for UC Berkeley to condemn violence in Gaza, divest from BlackRock, boycott Israeli universities, and create a Palestinian studies program. [ more ]
In Columbia University's protests of 1968 and 2024, what's similar and different
Protests at Columbia University in 1968 were driven by various issues including opposition to the Vietnam War, changes to military draft, and concerns about the university's expansion plans. [ more ]
DC Area College Students Protest Gaza War at George Washington University Encampment - Washingtonian
University students in DC area protest Israel's war in Gaza, urging divestment from profiting businesses and questioning university's investments. [ more ]
Students at MIT, Emerson, Tufts set up pro-Palestine encampments after Columbia arrests
College students at various Boston-area schools protested in tents demanding ties cut with Israeli entities and a ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]
Pro-Palestinian Columbia Student Protests Continue Despite Arrests, Suspensions
Students at Columbia University continue pro-Palestinian protests despite arrests and warnings, with varying perspectives and limited counter-protests. [ more ]