Columbia cancels main graduation ceremony after campus protests
by Gothamist
Gothamist— 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 › ]
Honolulu Star-Advertiser—Columbia cancels main commencement ceremony after protests. 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
BBC News—Columbia University cancels main graduation amid protests. The Ivy League school says it will hold smaller celebrations to focus on "keeping them safe".