Penn celebrates class of 2024 at 268th commencement despite ongoing pro-Palestinian protests
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
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The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Many of the students who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on Monday weren't able to experience their high school graduations in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on Monday, May 20. The commencement marked the end of an up-and-down year. This year Penn's president resigned over issues surrounding antisemitism complaints and a pro-Palestinian encampment put this year's commencement ceremony in question. Reporter Josh Sanders spoke to some graduates who said that encampment weighed heavily on them.
Seven people remain in custody following a protest on Penn's campus Friday, where 19 demonstrators were arrested after trying to occupy Fisher-Bennett Hall, a university spokesperson said.
Police officers stand at the ready after a crowd forms at Drexel University setting up a new pro-Palestinian encampment. Drexel is the latest campus to be targeted by protesters. Ryan Hughes reports the latest on campus.
About seven people remain in police custody following Friday night's pro-Palestinian protest on Penn's campus. Nearly 19 demonstrators were arrested after they took over a university building. Ray Strickland reports.
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
Police in riot gear early Friday morning cleared the pro-Palestinian encampment set up on Penn's campus in Philadelphia.
From how Philadelphia and Penn police conducted their intervention Friday morning to how the college community is reacting, here's everything we know about the dismantling of the encampment on Penn's campus.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the University of Pennsylvania to disband the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus Thursday "to restore order and safety on campus."
The comments from Shapiro come on the same day the University of Pennsylvania disciplined 12 student protestors, including six who were placed on mandatory/temporary leave.
The pro-Palestinian protest encampment in the heart of Penn's campus has also expanded. Protesters moved more than a half dozen tents to an additional section of College Green on the Ivy League school's campus.
Students are beginning to be punished for their roles in the pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the University of Pennsylvania's campus.
The marchers said they support the right of Penn students and employees to protest. Thursday will be day 15 of the encampment on Penn's campus.
Pro-Palestinian protesters have been camped out at the University of Pennsylvania for nearly two weeks.
Spokespeople for the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia said they have been meeting with university administration and feel they are making progress but intend to stay put until their demands are met.
University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson is calling for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
University of Pennsylvania interim President J. Larry Jameson said in a statement Monday that he has met twice with protesters and claimed they reflect "an unwillingness to negotiate on reasonable terms to a conclusion." He is calling for de-escalation as the encampment continues.
The University of Pennsylvania's interim president called for de-escalation and reiterated the pro-Palestinian protest encampment set up on College Green violates university policy.
Get a look at an aerial view of the Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky ahead of the Kentucky Derby 2024. Plus, Philadelphia police have two people in custody for the shooting of a teenager at 50th and Spruce streets. Meanwhile a protest encampment on University of Pennsylvania's campus is in its 10th day, and the university has released a statement saying divestment from Israel is illegal under state law. Gov. Josh Shapiro has called on Penn to keep students safe.
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
Administrators say they are exploring options to end the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, which has reached Day 8. Counter-protesters marched through campus Thursday and urged administrators to remove the encampment.
Organizers say the petition was signed by over 3,000 people, including students, faculty and alumni at the University of Pennsylvania.
A group of students, faculty and staff delivered a petition to University of Pennsylvania Interim President J. Larry Jameson calling for the protest encampment on campus to be broken up. Protesters have had tents on the university's College Green for over a week now - and on Thursday they were met with a counter-protest group. Meanwhile, Penn juniors gathered nearby for Hey Day, a tradition dating back over a century celebrating the junior class' rise to senior year. Dan Snyder and Josh Sanders report in team coverage.
