A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

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Some U.S. universities that have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war have taken steps to contain disruptions during their commencement ceremonies. University of Michigan’s commencement was held early Saturday with a few interruptions.

Rawan Antar, 21, center, chants in support of Palestinians during the University of Michigan’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Rawan Antar, 21, center, chants in support of Palestinians during the University of Michigan’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, May 4, 2024. A plane bearing a banner that reads""We stand with Israel jewishlivesmatter.

Police officers stood nearby as some graduates holding Palestinian flags and shouting pro-Palestinian messages protested during commencement at the University of Michigan on Saturday, where tens of thousands of people gathered inside Michigan Stadium. One banner said, “No universities left in Gaza.”London, meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Mayor Sadiq Khan wins historic third termThe protests were away from the stage and didn’t stop the nearly two-hour event. But U.S.

 

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