Universities Withhold Diplomas from Pro-Palestine Protesters

Students face disciplinary actions and delayed graduations amid nationwide campus demonstrations against Gaza conflict.

Several universities, including UCLA and Princeton, are withholding diplomas from students involved in pro-Palestine protests.
Students are accused of violating conduct codes, leading to disciplinary hearings before degrees are conferred.
Protests erupted following Israel's military actions in Gaza, with students demanding institutional condemnation and divestment.
Hundreds of students have been arrested, and some universities cite disruption of academic missions as a reason for sanctions.
Critics argue that these actions contradict universities' stated commitments to free speech and expression.