Columbia University says it is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next.
Officials at the Ivy League school in New York City said in a statement Monday that it was going to "forego the university-wide ceremony that is scheduled for May 15" based on feedback from students and instead focus on school-level graduation ceremonies.
The protests stem from the conflict that started Oct. 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel.
The University of Southern California earlier canceled its main graduation ceremony while allowing other commencement activities to continue.
Suspect arrested for murder of Bartow man found in 'pool of blood': PCSO
Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) announced it arrested the suspect involved in the murder of a 56-year-old Bartow man found in a "pool of blood."
