Harvard Commencement Marred by Protests and Degree Denials
TL;DR
Hundreds of Harvard students walked out of the university's commencement ceremony in protest after 13 seniors were barred from graduating due to their involvement in campus demonstrations over the Gaza conflict. The decision by the Harvard Corporation sparked significant unrest, with chants of "Let them walk!" and criticism from student speakers. The university's interim president, Alan Garber, acknowledged the turmoil and asked for a minute of silence to reflect on global suffering.
- Harvard Braces for Graduation Protests, a Fitting End to a Stormy Year The New York Times
- Harvard commencement begins later this morning The Boston Globe
- 13 Harvard University students who participated in pro-Palestinian encampment will not get degrees CBS Boston
- Harvard board votes to block 13 sanctioned protesters from graduating, risks 'faculty rebellion,' says prof Fox News
- Harvard holding commencement after weekslong pro-Palestinian encampment protest WPRI.com
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