Penn, 268th commencement
Penn celebrates class of 2024 in 268th commencement despite ongoing pro-Palestinian protests
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
University of Pennsylvania to have increased security for commencement in wake of campus protests
There will be increased security Monday at the University of Pennsylvania for its commencement ceremony at Franklin Field.
No disruptions and few signs of protest at University of Pennsylvania’s commencement
A number of students made gestures of pro-Palestinian activism during the University of Pennsylvania’s commencement Monday morning, but the ceremony proceeded without disruptions like those seen at other college graduations around the country over the past few weeks.
19 people arrested after attempting to occupy building on Penn campus, 7 still in custody, university says
Philadelphia police confirmed multiple people were arrested Friday night after the University of Pennsylvania warned the community of a large crowd in the area of 34th and Walnut streets.
University of Pennsylvania commencement operates smoothly in wake of pro-Palestinian protests
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- There was an increased police presence at the University of Pennsylvania commencement ceremony at Franklin Field on Monday. It comes after pro-Palestinian protesters set up an encampment on Penn's campus for weeks.
University of Pennsylvania celebrates its 268th commencement
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on Monday, May 20. The commencement marked the end of an up-and-down year. This year Penn's president resigned over issues surrounding antisemitism complaints and a pro-Palestinian encampment put this year's commencement ceremony in question.
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