Graduation ceremonies are being held at universities across the US as many campuses are disrupted by protests. Concerning Israel and Hamas During the war, some school administrators took steps to limit disruption during graduation activities.
The University of Michigan's commencement ceremony took place early Saturday morning, with several interruptions. Ahead of the ceremony, the school said staff and security were ready to respond and that disrupting the start of school was not considered free speech.
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northeastern university
In Boston, Northeastern University's graduation ceremony began quietly Sunday morning at Fenway Park.
Some students waved Palestinian flags, but they were interspersed with flags from India, the United States and other countries. Graduate students held their ceremony first, and an undergraduate ceremony was scheduled for the afternoon.
Police arrested about 100 protesters who destroyed an encampment at Northeastern's Boston campus last month.
University of Michigan
Police officers stand nearby as some graduates hold Palestinian flags and chant pro-Palestinian messages as tens of thousands of people gather inside Michigan Stadium during the University of Michigan's graduation ceremony on Saturday. was. One banner read: “No universities left in Gaza.”
The protest took place away from the stage and continued uninterrupted for about two hours. But U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro paused several times during his remarks and at one point said, “Thank you, everyone. Could you please return your attention to the podium?”
Del Toro administered the oath to military graduates. He said he would “defend the freedoms we hold dear,” including “the right to peacefully protest.”
Protesters have been demanding that the state of Michigan sever economic ties with companies with ties to Israel. The university allowed protesters to set up camp in the center of campus.
Police helped break up a large gathering Friday night outside the campus art museum, where a dinner for honorary degree recipients was being held. At least one person was arrested.