Round-up: Campus Chaos Continues Over Israel-Hamas Conflict - May 6

Columbia University announced the cancellation of its main commencement ceremony this morning citing weeks of turmoil amid pro-Palestinian protests on and around the campus.  School-level graduation ceremonies will proceed.  Columbia joins the University of Southern California is cancelling their main commencement ceremony.
 
Nearly 2,500 pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested, including students and employees, on campuses across the country.
 
Below is a selection of news and commentary articles on the campus turmoil from across the country:
 
Universities Face Misinformation Amid Pro-Palestinan Protests
Inside Higher Ed (May 6, 2024)

UCLA, Yale and Michigan Up Next on Congressional Hot Seat
Inside Higher Ed (May 6, 2024)

After Weeks of Protests, Columbia Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony
The New York Times (May 6, 2024)
 
Columbia Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony After Weeks of Protests: Live Updates
USA Today (May 6, 2024)
 
Columbia University Cancels Main Commencement After Weeks of Pro-Palestinian Protests
Associated Press (May 6, 2024)
 
UChicago Says Free Speech Is Sacred. Some Students See Hypocrisy.
The New York Times (May 6, 2024)

The Best Strategy to Address Campus Unrest
Politico.com (May 6, 2024)
 
Hundreds of College Protesters Arrested Across the U.S.: What to Know
The Washington Post (May 5, 2024)
 
College Students Are Protesting Schools’ Ties to Israel. Here’s Why.
The Washington Post (May 5, 2024)
 
Tensions Flare Between Depaul Pro-Palestine Encampment and Counterprotesters
Chicago Tribune (May 5, 2024)
 
At U. of C. encampment, Jewish Organizers Explain Significance of Their Anti-Zionist Shabbat Service
Chicago Tribune (May 5, 2024)
 
UCLA Creates High-Level Post to Oversee Campus Safety After Security Lapses in Mob Attack
Los Angeles Times (May 5, 2024)

Fraternity Members at UNC Go Viral — and Reap Donations — for Guarding the Flag During Protest
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 3, 2024)
 
Cardona Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Incidents of Antisemitism as Biden Administration Ramps Up Response to Campus Protests
CNN.com (May 3, 2024)
 
Striking Deals to End Campus Protests, Some Colleges Invite Discussion of Their Investments
Associated Press (May 3, 2024)
 
Police Clear Tents and Arrest N.Y.U. and New School Protesters
The New York Times (May 3, 2024)
 
134 Protesters Arrested on 2 Campuses Had No Connection to Schools, NYPD Says
The Washington Post (May 3, 2024)
 
Who Is Minouche Shafik? Protests Put Spotlight on Columbia’s President.
The Washington Post (May 3, 2024)
 
Two University Staffers Among 44 Anti-Israel Protesters Arrested Inside Barricaded Columbia Building
New York Post (May 3, 2024)
 
 
Israel Divestment Is a Legal Risk for College Trustees - Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 6, 2024)
 
Getting Back to Basics on Free Speech – Commentary
The New York Times (May 6, 2024)
 
The Adults Are Still in Charge at the University of Florida - Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 3, 2024)
 
Why Did My College Call the Police on Me? - Commentary
The Chronicle of Higher Education (May 3, 2024)
 
I'm a Student Who Was Arrested at a Columbia Protest. I am Not a Hero, Nor am I a Villain. - Commentary
USA Today (May 3, 2024)
 
College Idiots Calling for ‘Intifada’ Have No Idea How Many Innocents Have Died From That Word - Commentary
New York Post (May 2, 2024)
 
Biden Fails the Campus Protest Test - Commentary
The Wall Street Journal (May 2, 2024)