University of Chicago Graduation Marred by Pro-Palestinian Protests and Withheld Diplomas
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Dozens of University of Chicago students walked out of their commencement ceremony to protest the war in Gaza, as the school withheld diplomas of four seniors involved in a pro-Palestinian encampment. The university cited safety concerns and disruptive conduct for the disciplinary action, while students and faculty have petitioned for the degrees to be granted. Similar protests have occurred at other universities, demanding institutions cut ties with Israel.
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- Students walk out of University of Chicago graduation as school withholds 4 diplomas over protests NBC News
- Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with University of Chicago police near graduation in Hyde Park WLS-TV
- Hundreds walk out of U. of C. convocation protesting war in Gaza, one person arrested Chicago Tribune
- Some students' degrees are in jeopardy after pro-Palestinian protests USA TODAY
- Diplomas withheld from 4 University of Chicago students following pro-Palestine encampment NBC Chicago
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