Small pro-Palestinian protests held Saturday as college commencements are held

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are escorted out of the UW-Madison Commencement ceremony after Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s speech, at Camp Randall Stadium Madison, Wis., Saturday, May 11, 2024. Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are escorted out of the UW-Madison Commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium Madison, Wis., Saturday, May 11, 2024. The students protested during Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin’s speech.

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a small group of demonstrators staged what appeared to be a silent protest during commencement at Camp Randall Stadium. A photo posted by the Wisconsin State Journal showed about six people walking through the rear of the stadium, with two carrying a Palestinian flag.

The demonstration came after pro-Palestinian protesters at the campus agreed Friday to permanently dismantle their 2-week-old encampment and not disrupt graduation ceremonies in return for the opportunity to connect with “decision-makers” who control university investments by July 1. The university agreed to increase support for scholars and students affected by wars in Gaza and Ukraine.

The Associated Press has recorded at least 75 instances since April 18 in which arrests were made at U.S. campus protests. Nearly 2,900 people have been arrested at 57 colleges and universities. The figures are based on AP reporting and statements from schools and law enforcement agencies.

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