#student-activism

#student-activism

The City College of New York faced a challenging decision on whether to involve the New York Police Department to handle escalating protests on campus. [ more ]

Police officers forcefully entered Columbia University, firing a gun during a protest crackdown, prompting outrage and condemnation. [ more ]

College students face intense law enforcement responses during anti-war protests on campuses. [ more ]

Special police units used a massive truck to enter Columbia University occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters, resulting in their arrest.

Columbia University students defied orders to clear an encampment, leading to a confrontation with the police. [ more ]

Police and city officials claim outside agitators instigated the Hamilton Hall takeover. [ more ]

Pro-Palestine protests spread across US campuses with clear demands for UC Berkeley to condemn violence in Gaza, divest from BlackRock, boycott Israeli universities, and create a Palestinian studies program. [ more ]

Educational institutions face challenges in addressing antisemitism amid student activism. [ more ]

Pro-Palestinian protesters barricaded inside Rhode Island School of Design building, demanding divestment from Israel and condemnation of Gaza occupation. [ more ]

Allowing individual Los Angeles public school campuses to decide about stationing police officers, reversing recent wins by anti-police student activists. [ more ]

Columbia University canceled its school-wide commencement ceremony due to campus unrest and will hold individual celebrations instead. [ more ]

Colleges are facing demands to disclose endowment investments and divest from companies profiting off the Gaza war amid widespread pro-Palestinian protests on campuses. [ more ]

Resistance to anti-DEI laws in Florida and Texas leads to creative workarounds and student activism. [ more ]

Columbia University is canceling its university-wide commencement ceremony due to security concerns and shifting to smaller celebrations in its 19 colleges. [ more ]

Students at San Francisco State University demanded divestment from companies involved in Palestinian issues during a negotiation session. [ more ]

University responses to Gaza solidarity protests varied significantly, with peaceful resolutions possible through negotiation and acknowledgment of student demands. [ more ]

Students staged sit-in and hunger strike at French university before leaving peacefully. [ more ]

Schools managing anti-war protests with varying approaches. [ more ]

Student activists across the U.S. are demanding their universities to divest funds from Israel in solidarity with Palestinians. [ more ]

Student activists in the Palestinian cause are increasingly choosing anonymity through face masks to protect their identity and future amidst risks like doxxing and career consequences. [ more ]

Students in the UK joined pro-Palestine protests following violent events in the US. [ more ]

Students and officials are clashing over protests on college campuses, with schools warning of discipline for violating policies. [ more ]

Protesters renamed the building "Hind's Hall" after a six-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. [ more ]

Protesters gathered at Georgia Southern University after the suspension of LGBTQ+ initiatives.

Demonstrators filled the student center with signs of acceptance, protesting the removal of LGBTQ+ services and symbols from the university.

The protest aimed to send a message to the university administration about reinstating LGBTQ+ initiatives and support on campus. [ more ]

Protests for Palestinian solidarity at various US campuses have led to arrests and police crackdowns, with disruptive consequences for universities' activities. [ more ]

Pro-Palestinian student protests and calls for universities to divest from Israel's ties amid Gaza war. [ more ]

Students at Stanford University are advocating for divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Hamas war. [ more ]

Campus closed for the semester with classes going remote due to ongoing pro-Palestinian student activists' occupation of academic buildings. [ more ]

University administrators are cracking down on student activists protesting against Israel's actions in Palestine, leading to arrests and threats of violence. [ more ]

Protests at Columbia University in 1968 were driven by various issues including opposition to the Vietnam War, changes to military draft, and concerns about the university's expansion plans. [ more ]

Student activism in support of Palestine is facing crackdowns on American campuses, sparking debates on free speech. [ more ]

The recent wave of campus protests across the U.S. is being met with strong police responses, leading to numerous arrests. [ more ]

The heavy use of force by police on college campuses during pro-Palestinian demonstrations is alarming. [ more ]

Pro-Palestinian protests on American campuses have led to clashes with police and mass arrests, triggering concerns and activism. [ more ]

Universities threatening students at pro-Palestinian encampments with punishment.

Protests demanding divestment from Israel and weapon manufacturers gaining momentum at various universities. [ more ]

Columbia University offers remote classes due to student protests. [ more ]

College campuses experiencing antiwar protests following Israel-Gaza conflict escalation. [ more ]

Isra Hirsi, daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, suspended from college for pro-Palestinian protest. [ more ]

Activists, including Isra Hirsi, were suspended from Barnard College for protesting against the university's support for Israel amid pro-Palestine demonstrations. [ more ]

Universities struggle with balancing free expression and safety concerns, leading to the cancellation of speeches by both a Jewish and a Muslim student. [ more ]

Pitzer College president rejected resolution cutting ties with Israeli universities due to conflicting with academic freedom principles. [ more ]

Students at Washington University in St. Louis held a sit-in after an incident of racial slurs and egg-throwing.

The incident highlighted ongoing issues with racism in elite institutions and historically white organizations. [ more ]

Students at Pomona College arrested for protesting removal of pro-Palestinian art.

Over 75% of student voters at Pomona College support divesting from Israeli apartheid. [ more ]

Pitzer College suspended its study abroad program at the University of Haifa for reasons unrelated to boycotting Israel.

Student activists, such as Students for Justice for Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, celebrated the suspension as a victory. [ more ]

Students protested divestment from Israel at Vanderbilt University.

Arrests made on assault and vandalism charges during the protests. [ more ]

Students and faculty demand protection for Jewish students at UC Berkeley

Congressional committee investigates UC Berkeley for alleged failure to protect Jewish students [ more ]

Pro-Palestinian students disrupted a University of Pennsylvania trustees meeting.

Students protested against the school's relationship with Israel and demanded divestment from Israeli entities. [ more ]

An altercation between a professor and a student during a pro-Palestine protest led to the professor being placed on administrative leave.

The incident has sparked controversy and investigation on the San José State University campus. [ more ]

University of Waterloo removes M&M-branded smart vending machines after face recognition data scandal. [ more ]

Facial recognition data collected without consent

Scandal sparks investigation and call to action [ more ]

Muslim and Arab Americans face consequences for speaking out about the Israel-Palestine conflict in the US

Universities are cracking down on student activism [ more ]