Where campus protests have led to arrests across the U.S.
Dozens of protests have broken out at colleges and universities in recent days, leading to arrests on some campuses.
By Washington Post staffFor Jewish students, protests stir fear, anger, hope and questions
For Jewish college students, this is a moment of intense and sometimes conflicting emotions as many college campuses erupt in loud protests.
By Laura Meckler and Michelle BoorsteinPolicing campus protests of Israel-Gaza war brings new set of challenges
Experts say an excessive police response could reignite tensions between police and protesters that escalated during the 2020 racial justice demonstrations.
By Robert Klemko, Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Tim Craig and Kim BellwareCommencement photos and protests define two realities at Columbia
Soon-to-be graduates take photos in their light blue commencement gowns, while chants defending Palestinians break out nearby. Rarely do the two sides merge.
By Kyle Melnick and Lauren LumpkinCampus arrests spread as students press on with pro-Palestinian protests
Some schools said they decided to crack down on protests and encampments after reports of antisemitic statements and actions in violation of campus policies.
By Rachel Siegel and Christian DavenportGW University suspends students involved in protest encampments
George Washington University threatened to discipline students who set up a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus as demonstrations entered their second day.
By Justin Wm. Moyer and Peter HermannColumbia University senate to examine administration amid campus protests
The Columbia University senate created a task force to examine the school administration’s leadership amid tensions over the Israel-Gaza war.
By Susan Svrluga, Richard Morgan and Dan Rosenzweig-ZiffFederal Student Aid office chief to step down amid criticism over FAFSA
Richard Cordray’s departure from the Federal Student Aid office comes amid the rocky rollout of the new FAFSA and a shaky return to student loan repayment.
By Danielle Douglas-GabrielMore arrests and a canceled commencement as college antiwar rallies spread
Pro-Palestinian protests expand at schools across the country, with more than 100 arrests at Emerson College and Emory University on Thursday.
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Jennifer Hassan, Richard Morgan, Karin Brulliard and Kelly Kasulis ChoFrustrations with FAFSA linger as groups rush to get students to apply
Flaws in the rollout of the new FAFSA are still frustrating some students. Meanwhile, the Education Department is urging more to complete the aid form.
By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Nicole Asbury and Karina ElwoodColleges are now closing at a pace of one a week. What happens to the students?
The pace of long-predicted college closings has sped up dramatically this spring, threatening to throw more and more students off the path to a degree.
By Jon Marcus‘DIVEST’: College endowments turn into flash point of student protests
Many student groups are pushing schools to exert financial pressure on Israel. Experts say that won’t be so easy.
By Rachel Siegel, Danielle Douglas-Gabriel and Richard MorganColleges change graduation plans as protests spread to more campuses
Colleges are set to welcome students and their families for commencements in coming weeks as student-led protests rock campuses across the country.
By Kim Bellware, Jonathan Edwards and Daniel WuWhy students are protesting at Columbia, other colleges over Israel-Gaza war
Students were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia, Yale and NYU, while encampments were launched at schools including MIT. Here’s what to know.
By Susan Svrluga and Danielle Douglas-GabrielConflict between university protesters and police spreads beyond Columbia
As arrests were reported elsewhere, Columbia officials extended a deadline for talks on dismantling pro-Palestinian protesters’ encampment on the campus.
By Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Reis Thebault, Richard Morgan and Niha MasihColumbia president facing intense pressure on numerous fronts
Amid protests at Columbia University and calls for President Minouche Shafik to resign, the school’s Board of Trustees expressed support for her Wednesday.
By Susan SvrlugaHow antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities
Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were arrested at Columbia University last week. Here’s how it happened.
By Jonathan Edwards, Reshma Kirpalani, Hannah Natanson and Júlia Ledur120 antiwar protesters arrested at NYU; Calif. students form barricade
Students at Cal Poly Humboldt barricaded themselves in a building and encampments at NYU and the University of Minnesota were cleared as antiwar campus protests spread.
By Frances Vinall, Jennifer Hassan, Maham Javaid and Hannah NatansonColumbia’s 1968 protests were also marked by arrests
The student uprising began with a rally protesting the university’s effort to build a gym on public land in Morningside Park and its ties to Vietnam-era military research.
By Maham JavaidBiden denounces antisemitism on college campuses amid Yale, Columbia protests
The president made the statement after a rabbi encouraged Jewish students to leave campus amid safety concerns. Columbia’s Monday classes will be held virtually.
By Kyle Melnick