By ED WHITE and ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to keep a lid on possible disruptions. The school year is closing with campus tension over the Israel-Hamas war and pro-Palestinian protests. The University of Michigan says staff and security officers are
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies — joyous milestones for graduates, their families and friends — go off without a hitch this weekend. It won't be easy. Colleges are hiring extra security, screening attendees at venues []
Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to keep a lid on possible disruptions
By ED WHITE and ISABELLA VOLMERT Associated Press ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Some U.S. universities with weekend graduation ceremonies are taking steps to keep a lid on possible disruptions. The school year is closing with campus tension over the Israel-Hamas war and pro-Palestinian protests. The University of Michigan says staff and security officers are
Universities take steps to prevent pro-Palestinian protest disruptions of graduation ceremonies
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies — joyous
The University of Southern California announced the cancellation of its main-stage graduation ceremony after several controversies related to students protesting against Israel's war on Hamas terrorists. The university posted an update to its graduation plans on its website on Thursday. "With the new safety measures in place this year, the time needed to process the large number of guests coming to campus will increase substantially. As a result, we will not be able to host the main stage...
(Associated Press) – The University of Southern California has canceled its main stage graduation ceremony under new
The ceremonies will take place May 4 and 5, with start times ranging from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
University of Southern California valedictorian, Asna Tabassum, was barred from speaking at this year's commencement ceremony after pro-Israel groups raised concerns over her social media posts in support of Palestinians. MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin speaks to Tabassum about USC’s decision and what she plans to do next.
At the annual Medallion Ceremony, graduates with Associate’s Degrees in Nursing were also included for the first time.
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- Researchers at the University of Cincinnati are digging wells to see how PFA's -- known as "forever chemicals" -- get into our water supply. The university's Department of Geosciences is working with the EPA and others to study groundwater along the Great Miami River. This is a water source for more []