Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34pm on 06 May 2024,Monday International
Columbia University has called off its university-wide graduation ceremony scheduled for May 15, replacing it with smaller, school-based events. The decision comes after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted campus activities. The university cited the protests as "incredibly difficult for our community." Consultation with student leaders led to the change, with most ceremonies moved to the main athletic complex. Similar demonstrations have erupted across US universities, demanding a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, an end to US military assistance for Israel, and university divestment from companies profiting from Israel's actions.
