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Round-up: Campus Chaos Continues Over Israel-Hamas Conflict - May 17

The fallout from the pro-Palestinian protests and efforts to end campus encampments continue to impact campus communities. 
 
Below is a selection of today’s headlines: 
 
Sonoma State President on Leave After Protest Agreement
Inside Higher Ed (May 17, 2024)
 
Characterizing Pro-Palestinian Protesters as Antisemitic is a ‘Dangerous Conflation’
Inside Higher Ed (May 17, 2024)
 
U. of California Union Threatens Strike Over Protest Response, Demands Divestment
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 17, 2024)
 
Why an Israeli College President Is Speaking Out About Campus Protests in the United States
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 17, 2024)
 
Columbia University President Hit With No-Confidence Vote After Protests
The Washington Post (May 17, 2024)
 
Columbia Faculty Group Passes No-Confidence Resolution Against President
The New York Times (May 16, 2024)
 
Columbia Professors Host an Alternative Graduation for Students
The New York Times (May 17, 2024)
 
Why Is N.Y.U. Forcing Protesters to Write Apology Letters?
The New York Times (May 17, 2024)
 
Harvard Ignored Antisemitism Advisory Group’s Recommendations, House Committee Says
The New York Times (May 17, 2024)

As Summer Arrives and Universities Strike Deals with Students, Campus Protests Taper Off
USA Today (May 17, 2024)

Congress Investigating UCLA Over Treatment of Jewish Students Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests
Los Angeles Times (May 17, 2024)

Chicago Police Clear DePaul’s Pro-Palestinian Encampment
Chicago Tribune (May 17, 2024)
 
University of California Workers Authorize Union to Call for Strike Over Protest Crackdowns
The New York Times (May 15, 2024)
 
Who’s Behind the Pro-Palestinian Protests on Texas College Campuses?
The Dallas Morning News (May 16, 2024)
 
 

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