Universities hold graduation ceremonies as students protest across the US

Colleges and universities across the US are preparing for graduation ceremonies amidst a wave of pro-Palestinian protests. In response to the protests, several schools have increased security measures. At the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, protesters interrupted the commencement ceremony. The US ambassador to the United Nations has also been withdrawn as the commencement speaker at the University of Vermont due to protest calls. Schools are taking necessary steps to ensure the safety of attendees, according to the chancellor of Florida’s state university system. Columbia University, the epicenter of the protests, has been facing a challenging period, with some protesters demanding divestment from companies doing business with Israel. Various universities have implemented socially responsible investing policies in recent years. Graduation ceremonies across the US have been affected by the protests, with disruptions and arrests reported at several institutions. The protests have also sparked concerns about their potential impact on President Joe Biden’s reelection bid.