Graduation Ceremony Disruptions
's acting President Claire Shipman faced boos and chants of "Free Mahmoud" during the graduation ceremony, protesting the detention of graduate student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE.
The protests were part of a broader discontent with the university's handling of pro-Palestinian activism and its response to the Trump administration's policies.
Reactions and Aftermath
Mohsen Mahdawi, a recently released Palestinian activist, celebrated his graduation with mixed emotions, highlighting the struggle against the Trump administration's crackdown on activists.
Amidst the protests, Shipman emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and creating common ground, despite the disruptions.