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Columbia cancels commencement amid pro-Palestinian protests

Columbia’s commencement announcement came hours before its own journalism school prepared to announce the winners of this year’s Pulitzer Prizes, the prestigious journalism and literature prize.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/05/2024

From Michigan to Boston, pro-Palestinian protesters assert themselves at college graduations

College graduation ceremonies witness pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests. Instances include flag displays, symbolic acts, and controversial speeches, but ceremonies proceed as planned.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
06/05/2024

Uniting against antisemitism: University leaders march for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International March of the Living brings together university leaders to combat antisemitism, educate on Holocaust history, and honor its survivors.

Amid campus protests, I'm obligated to never let a falsehood stand unchallenged

My grandpa confidently replied, “We’ll be in Israel by the evening,” adding in Yiddish, “Es vet zein gut” – “Everything will be fine.” 

By ZEEV CUKIERT SZTRIGLER
06/05/2024

Northwestern dean of students a 'smear campaign' victim, falsely labeled as anti-Israel

Incorrect reports about the dean of students sparked a "flurry of hate mail" against her.

A talk with activists from University of Victoria's protest encampment

Pro-Palestinian activists establish encampment at University of Victoria, demanding divestment from Israel, echoing similar movements and advocating for broader liberation causes.

Several Jewish organizations boycott a meeting regarding antisemitism with the Education Secretary

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona presented a plan to tackle campus antisemitism. Five Jewish organizations boycotted the initial meeting due to progressive groups' presence.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/05/2024

Campus protests: Back to the ’60s, but with a nasty twist

Those who think being anti-Israel today is the newest incarnation of being against the Vietnam War yesterday will pour into Chicago en masse. Expect it

03/05/2024

My Word: Civilizations clash on campus

It is time to take the masks off the protesters and reveal the ugly face of enmity, the open support for terrorist organizations.

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