USC canceled its Muslim commencement speaker who had posted against Israel on social media, citing “security concerns.” After widespread protest, the University then “released” all outside speakers and honorees from attending the graduation ceremony. In doing so, USC “harmed a rich tradition,” says CNN’s Michael Smerconish, “of colleges hosting speakers with a variety of views.”
On Wednesday morning, UNLV pro-Palestinian group Students for Justice in Palestine will host a May Day Walk Out and Rally in support of Palestine.
As the University of Southern California in Los Angeles canceled its main commencement ceremony because of safety concerns over student protests, students at Columbia University in New York, where anti-war demonstrations led to dozens of arrests, said they feared theirs could be disrupted. Schools across the country where protests have flared up are keeping mum about whether they will adjust or outright cancel their ceremonies, but some students said they feared a domino effect — much like what...
A 24-hour marathon of fundraising at Holyoke Community College Tuesday, to raise money that will support students attending the school!
Students at the American University in Cairo and Sydney University have called for a ceasefire and divestment from companies linked to Israel.
He's become a viral sensation since his blind audition on NBC's The Voice and on Monday, Bryan Olsen is partying in Lincoln.
Former President Donald Trump will speak to supporters at a rally in Freeland, Michigan, on Wednesday, May 1.
Former President Donald Trump will speak to supporters at a rally in Waukesha, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, May 1.
The anonymous group of students who organized the encampment called on the university administration to condemn Israel's actions and to divest funds from companies such as Raytheon.
Graduates are expected to receive an email with ticket information and other details.
Colonial Downs in New Kent County will be hosting what it calls Virginia’s “largest Kentucky Derby party” on Saturday.
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