College protests

Axios - Virginia State Police used pepper spray to break up an encampment of pro-Palestinian student protesters at UVA yesterday. 25 demonstrators were arrested after a prolonged confrontation, The Washington Post reports.... Tensions remain high on campuses across the country as commencement season begins. More than 2,300 people have been arrested on at least 49 college campuses across the U.S. over the last two weeks, per an Axios tally.  The University of Michigan's commencement was interrupted a few times yesterday by protesters calling for the university to cut ties with companies linked to Israel, AP reports. Indiana University set up designated protest zones outside graduation venues during its commencement yesterday. Around 30 faculty members gathered outside to silently protest student arrests and police presence on campus, the Indiana Daily Student reports. Explore our interactive map of arrests (hover on a dot to see the school).