Columbia cancels main commencement ceremony after protests


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Honolulu Star-Advertiser— NEW YORK >> Columbia University today canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college’s campus, but it will still hold smaller, school-based events.

Japan Today—Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after protests. Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college's campus, but it will still hold smaller, school-based events. "Holding a large commencement ceremony on our campus presented security concerns that unfortunately proved insurmountable," said Columbia spokesperson Ben Chang. "Like our

Gothamist—Columbia cancels main graduation ceremony after campus protests. Student protesters occupy tents outside Hamilton Hall on Columbia University's campus on April 30, 2024. The university said commencement events will instead focus on smaller, school-based celebrations. [ more › ]

www.kxl.com—Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement After Weeks Of Pro-Palestinian Protests. NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony following weeks of pro-Palestinian protests