A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war
by ABC7 San Francisco
ABC7 San Francisco— As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement activities.
www.thestar.co.uk—Israel-Gaza war protests: University of Sheffield awards ceremony cancelled as protesters take to stage. Protesters against the Israel-Gaza war took to the stage to disrupt the University of Sheffield’s education awards today (May 8). The group demanded that the university directs research projects away from arms-related work, and “cuts ties with the arms trade” as well as universities in Israel. Parts of their speech after they had taken to the stage were met with cheers. A number of university staff members at the event joined the protesters on the stage, while vice-chancellor Professor Koen...
AP News—Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu says Israel 'will stand alone' after threatened US arms holdup. The relief is desperately needed, with the United Nations saying people in Gaza are on the brink of famine.
The Daily Iowan—Pro-Palestine protesters march on UI campus during commencement ceremony. Over 30 pro-Palestine protesters gathered at the University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium on Friday amid Israel’s invasion of Rafah and ongoing national college protests. The protest coincided with the UI College of Law commencement at Hancher. The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza began after Hamas launched a surprise attack in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, which