A new report suggests that schools in the United States are experimenting with accelerated academic programs designed to help students complete their degrees in less time. These initiatives aim to reduce costs, address workforce demands, and modernize education pathways, while also raising questions about academic quality and student workload.


Report: US Schools Experimenting With Ways to Speed Up Degrees

Why spend four years in college when you could finish in weeks? A new report says U.S. schools are experimenting with ultra-fast online degrees to cut costs and get students into jobs quicker. The trend is booming as learners look to dodge debt and enter the workforce fast. But educators are sounding the alarm: Can a degree earned in weeks carry the same weight? The debate over speed vs quality in higher ed is heating up.


Report Says US Schools Experimenting With Ways to Speed Up Degrees 

Billionaire Elon Musk said that "college is overrated." The owner of X took to social media to share a video of himself speaking about the diminishing value of traditional education and wrote in the caption that "college is overrated".&nbsp;

In the video, Musk was speaking at a solo event organised in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Thursday (October 17).

Speaking at the event, Musk said that a lot of people spend their college years accumulating debt and not gaining any practical, useful skills.&nbsp;

"I think the value of a college education is somewhat overweighted. Too many people spend four years, accumulate a ton of debt, and often don't have useful skills that they can apply afterwards," Musk said.

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Although Musk himself has earned degrees in physics and economics, he believed that one does not need a four-year degree for success.

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He said that practical skills are very important and emphasised that hands-on jobs like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters have a more crucial role in shaping one's career than some academic degrees.

"I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands, and we need electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, and that's a lot more important than having incremental political science majors," Musk said.

"I think we should not have this idea that in order to be successful you need a four-year college degree. That is simply not true," he said.

<h2>Musk's opposition to traditional education</h2>

This is not the first time Musk has expressed his opposition to traditional education. In 2019, he stated that a college degree is not needed to work in his automotive and energy company, Tesla.

"You don’t need a college degree to work in Tesla," Musk wrote on X.&nbsp;

Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk stated, "You don’t need college to learn stuff. Everything is available basically for free."

Watch:&nbsp;Elon Musk Fears Financial Fallout If Donald Trump Loses US Elections

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He added that in college it is important to have the social experience, however, that is not the only way to gain knowledge.

"I think&nbsp;colleges are basically for fun&nbsp;and to prove you can do your chores. But they’re not for learning," Musk said at the time.

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Billionaire Elon Musk said that "college is overrated." The owner of X took to social media to share a video of himself speaking about the diminishing value of traditional education and wrote in the caption that "college is overrated".

Billionaire Elon Musk said that "college is overrated." The owner of X took to social media to share a video of himself speaking about the diminishing value of traditional education and wrote in the caption that "college is overrated". In the video, Musk was speaking at a solo event organised in support of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in Philadelphia on Thursday (October 17). Speaking at the event, Musk said that a lot of people spend their college years accumulating debt and not gaining any practical, useful skills. "I think the value of a college education is somewhat overweighted. Too many people spend four years, accumulate a ton of debt, and often don't have useful skills that they can apply afterwards," Musk said. College is overrated https://t.co/JJMJAk3w7Y — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 20, 2024 × Although Musk himself has earned degrees in physics and economics, he believed that one does not need a four-year degree for success. Also Read: Elon Musk echoes Trump's voting machine conspiracy theories, pushes for paper ballots: 'Just too easy to hack' He said that practical skills are very important and emphasised that hands-on jobs like electricians, plumbers, and carpenters have a more crucial role in shaping one's career than some academic degrees. "I have a lot of respect for people who work with their hands, and we need electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, and that's a lot more important than having incremental political science majors," Musk said. "I think we should not have this idea that in order to be successful you need a four-year college degree. That is simply not true," he said. Musk's opposition to traditional education This is not the first time Musk has expressed his opposition to traditional education. In 2019, he stated that a college degree is not needed to work in his automotive and energy company, Tesla. "You don’t need a college degree to work in Tesla," Musk wrote on X. Speaking at the Satellite 2020 conference, Musk stated, "You don’t need college to learn stuff. Everything is available basically for free." Watch: Elon Musk Fears Financial Fallout If Donald Trump Loses US Elections He added that in college it is important to have the social experience, however, that is not the only way to gain knowledge. "I think colleges are basically for fun and to prove you can do your chores. But they’re not for learning," Musk said at the time. (With inputs from agencies)

Musk says college education ‘overrated’, success doesn’t need four-year degree

California to ban legacy admissions: In elite US colleges and universities, children or relatives of top-shot politicians, celebrities, rich donors and alumni could get admission just on the basis of who they were born into. Slowly, that's changing, with California becoming the fifth state to ban the so-called 'legacy admissions.'

"In California, everyone should be able to get ahead through merit, skill, and hard work," Governor Gavin Newsom said after signing the relevant bill into law. "The California Dream shouldn't be accessible to just a lucky few, which is why we're opening the door to higher education wide enough for everyone, fairly."

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Phil Ting, the Democratic state legislator who wrote the bill, said "hard work, good grades and a well-rounded background should earn you a spot in the incoming class – not the size of the cheque your family can write or who you’re related to.”&nbsp;

These backdoor entries into Ivy League institutions happen even as millions of students take entrance tests and pay student loans years after coming out of colleges and universities.&nbsp;

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The legacy admission bans in several states come in the wake of the US Supreme Court cracking down on race-based admissions under affirmative action. The apex court asked private and public universities not to consider race as a factor in college admissions, in a decision seen by critics as targeting mainly Black students. That case put the spotlight on how white students were getting into colleges and universities through practices like legacy admissions, which was being seen as affirmative action for rich kids.

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The bill signed by Governor Newsom applies not only the public educational institutions but also to private and nonprofit ones. It will come into effect from September 2025.

Before California, the midwestern state of Illinois passed a bill to ban such legacy admissions. Maryland and Virginia banned legacy admissions earlier this year. Colorado was the first to pass such a bill, in 2021. &nbsp;

<h2>How bad is legacy admission practice in California?</h2>

Data showed that six California colleges and universities gave preferential treatment to candidates related to graduates and donors in the Fall of 2023.&nbsp;

Topping the list was the University of Southern California, which admitted 1,791 students in that category. Another hallowed institution, Stanford University, admitted 295 students under this stream and Santa Clara University took in 38 students.&nbsp;

The new rule is expected to create a level playing field for admission to some of the most sought-after educational institutions in the world.

(With inputs from agencies)

California to ban legacy admissions: In elite US colleges and universities, children or relatives of top-shot politicians, celebrities, rich donors and alumni could get admission just on the basis of who they were born into.

California to ban legacy admissions: In elite US colleges and universities, children or relatives of top-shot politicians, celebrities, rich donors and alumni could get admission just on the basis of who they were born into. Slowly, that's changing, with California becoming the fifth state to ban the so-called 'legacy admissions.' "In California, everyone should be able to get ahead through merit, skill, and hard work," Governor Gavin Newsom said after signing the relevant bill into law. "The California Dream shouldn't be accessible to just a lucky few, which is why we're opening the door to higher education wide enough for everyone, fairly." Also read: Indians for science, Chinese for humanities: US diplomat on courses for foreign students Phil Ting, the Democratic state legislator who wrote the bill, said "hard work, good grades and a well-rounded background should earn you a spot in the incoming class – not the size of the cheque your family can write or who you’re related to.” These backdoor entries into Ivy League institutions happen even as millions of students take entrance tests and pay student loans years after coming out of colleges and universities. Watch: US willing to intake more STEM students from India than China × The legacy admission bans in several states come in the wake of the US Supreme Court cracking down on race-based admissions under affirmative action. The apex court asked private and public universities not to consider race as a factor in college admissions, in a decision seen by critics as targeting mainly Black students. That case put the spotlight on how white students were getting into colleges and universities through practices like legacy admissions, which was being seen as affirmative action for rich kids. Also read: Green cards for Indian students? Trump proposes citizenship for foreign students studying in US The bill signed by Governor Newsom applies not only the public educational institutions but also to private and nonprofit ones. It will come into effect from September 2025. Before California, the midwestern state of Illinois passed a bill to ban such legacy admissions. Maryland and Virginia banned legacy admissions earlier this year. Colorado was the first to pass such a bill, in 2021. How bad is legacy admission practice in California? Data showed that six California colleges and universities gave preferential treatment to candidates related to graduates and donors in the Fall of 2023. Topping the list was the University of Southern California, which admitted 1,791 students in that category. Another hallowed institution, Stanford University, admitted 295 students under this stream and Santa Clara University took in 38 students. The new rule is expected to create a level playing field for admission to some of the most sought-after educational institutions in the world. (With inputs from agencies)

California legacy admissions banned: Soon, rich kids can't get into college only based on money

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Ministry of Education has released the India Rankings 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has retained the top position, followed by IISC Bangalore securing the second position and IIT Bombay at the third position.&nbsp;

NIRF rankings were announced for 16 different categories, including universities altogether, engineering, pharmacy, management, research institutions, colleges, dental, law, medical, innovation, agriculture and allied sectors, state university, architecture and planning, skill university, and open university.&nbsp;

Amongst the 16 categories, Skill University, State University, and Open University are the three latest additions to the categories under NIRF Ranking.&nbsp;

Here is the list of Top Institutions in the overall category:

1&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT MADRAS 
2&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IISC BENGALURU 
3&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT DELHI 
4&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT KANPUR 
5&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT KHARAGPUR 
6&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;AIIMS, NEW DELHI 
7&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT ROORKEE 
8&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;IIT GUWAHATI 
9&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;JNU, NEW DELHI

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the ninth edition of India rankings at an event organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Ministry of Education is also planning to begin a Sustainability Ranking Category in the year 2025.

It should be noted that the NIRF ranking system draws the general understanding and recommendations reached by a core committee set up by MHRD, to determine the basic parameters for ranking various institutions and universities.&nbsp;

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The Core Committee has framed various parameters approved by MHRD based on which NIRF rankings are decided. The parameters are learning, teaching, resources, outreach and inclusivity, research and professional practice, perception, and graduation results.

Last year, IIT Madras secured the top position in the overall category and has retained its top spot this year as well. The NIRF ranking system was approved by MHRD and was launched on 29 September 2015.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp; 
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The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Ministry of Education has released the India Rankings 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has retained the top position, followed by IISC Bangalore securing the second position and IIT Bombay at the third position.

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Ministry of Education has released the India Rankings 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras has retained the top position, followed by IISC Bangalore securing the second position and IIT Bombay at the third position. NIRF rankings were announced for 16 different categories, including universities altogether, engineering, pharmacy, management, research institutions, colleges, dental, law, medical, innovation, agriculture and allied sectors, state university, architecture and planning, skill university, and open university. Amongst the 16 categories, Skill University, State University, and Open University are the three latest additions to the categories under NIRF Ranking. Here is the list of Top Institutions in the overall category: 1 IIT MADRAS 2 IISC BENGALURU 3 IIT DELHI 4 IIT KANPUR 5 IIT KHARAGPUR 6 AIIMS, NEW DELHI 7 IIT ROORKEE 8 IIT GUWAHATI 9 JNU, NEW DELHI Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the ninth edition of India rankings at an event organised at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Ministry of Education is also planning to begin a Sustainability Ranking Category in the year 2025. It should be noted that the NIRF ranking system draws the general understanding and recommendations reached by a core committee set up by MHRD, to determine the basic parameters for ranking various institutions and universities. Also Read|Secret Service made to apologise for breaking into a salon, using restroom| The Core Committee has framed various parameters approved by MHRD based on which NIRF rankings are decided. The parameters are learning, teaching, resources, outreach and inclusivity, research and professional practice, perception, and graduation results. Last year, IIT Madras secured the top position in the overall category and has retained its top spot this year as well. The NIRF ranking system was approved by MHRD and was launched on 29 September 2015. (With inputs from agencies)

NIRF Ranking 2024 released: IIT Madras retains the top spot, check top institutions

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn its decision to terminate the contracts of over 100 teaching and non-teaching staff members after the Tata Education Trust (TET) assured the release of necessary funds.

A statement issued by the institute on Sunday (June 30) stated, “TET has committed to releasing funds for the salaries of TET project/programme faculty and non-teaching staff.”

“The institute is now able to continue with the TET Project based contractual staff as it is. Meanwhile, the institute in future will work on identifying the requirements of the staff and appoint them with a regular process of advertising for the post as per the other UGC-approved appointments,” said an official from the institute’s administration.

It added that the faculty and non-teaching staff are "requested to continue their work, and salaries will be released as soon as the TET Support Grant is received by the institute.”

This came after TISS is said to have fired 55 faculty members and around 60 non-teaching staff, without notice, across four of its campuses in India, according to a media report, on Sunday (Jun 30).&nbsp;

According to a report by the Indian Express, the decision affected half of the teaching staff and all non-teaching personnel at the institute’s campus in Guwahati, Assam.&nbsp;

The newspaper citing sources said that the reason given for the sacking of the staff, some of whom had been working there for over a decade, was the non-receipt of grants from the Tata Education Trust, which was funding their salaries.

Of the teaching staff dismissed, 20 were said to be from the Mumbai campus, 15 from Hyderabad, 14 from Guwahati, and six from Tuljapur in Maharashtra.&nbsp;

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The remaining teaching staff, as per the report, are permanent faculty members on the University Grants Commission (UGC) payroll.

The TISS is a deemed university and is funded by the Indian government. However, in June last year, the government changed the UGC’s norms and brought the institute under the Centre’s administrative purview instead of its own governing bodies.

<h2>University responds&nbsp;</h2>

In an email sent to the newspaper on Friday (Jun 28) evening, the office of the officiating registrar, Anil Sutar dismissed any connection between the two events and said that the “institute tried its best for the release of grant from Tata Education Trust for the purpose of salary.”

It added that they made multiple attempts “through official correspondence and personal meetings” but the “decision regarding further extension of grant period has not yet been received.”&nbsp;

Sutar’s office, according to the Indian Express also said that “in the event of non-receipt of approval/grant from Tata Education Trust,” their services would come to an end with effect from June 30.

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Acting Vice Chancellor Manoj Tiwari told the press that they had formed a committee to discuss the matter of bringing the institute under the Centre’s administrative purview with the Tata Education Trust.&nbsp;

He added, “If the grants are received, this can be reverted. But in case of no change in situation, there is no alternative. The institute will have to find alternative ways to run the courses.”&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn its decision to terminate the contracts of over 100 teaching and non-teaching staff members after the Tata Education Trust (TET) assured the release of necessary funds.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has withdrawn its decision to terminate the contracts of over 100 teaching and non-teaching staff members after the Tata Education Trust (TET) assured the release of necessary funds. A statement issued by the institute on Sunday (June 30) stated, “TET has committed to releasing funds for the salaries of TET project/programme faculty and non-teaching staff.” “The institute is now able to continue with the TET Project based contractual staff as it is. Meanwhile, the institute in future will work on identifying the requirements of the staff and appoint them with a regular process of advertising for the post as per the other UGC-approved appointments,” said an official from the institute’s administration. It added that the faculty and non-teaching staff are "requested to continue their work, and salaries will be released as soon as the TET Support Grant is received by the institute.” This came after TISS is said to have fired 55 faculty members and around 60 non-teaching staff, without notice, across four of its campuses in India, according to a media report, on Sunday (Jun 30). According to a report by the Indian Express, the decision affected half of the teaching staff and all non-teaching personnel at the institute’s campus in Guwahati, Assam. The newspaper citing sources said that the reason given for the sacking of the staff, some of whom had been working there for over a decade, was the non-receipt of grants from the Tata Education Trust, which was funding their salaries. Of the teaching staff dismissed, 20 were said to be from the Mumbai campus, 15 from Hyderabad, 14 from Guwahati, and six from Tuljapur in Maharashtra. Also Read | Tata Institute of Social Sciences suspends PhD student over activities not in national interest The remaining teaching staff, as per the report, are permanent faculty members on the University Grants Commission (UGC) payroll. The TISS is a deemed university and is funded by the Indian government. However, in June last year, the government changed the UGC’s norms and brought the institute under the Centre’s administrative purview instead of its own governing bodies. University responds In an email sent to the newspaper on Friday (Jun 28) evening, the office of the officiating registrar, Anil Sutar dismissed any connection between the two events and said that the “institute tried its best for the release of grant from Tata Education Trust for the purpose of salary.” It added that they made multiple attempts “through official correspondence and personal meetings” but the “decision regarding further extension of grant period has not yet been received.” Sutar’s office, according to the Indian Express also said that “in the event of non-receipt of approval/grant from Tata Education Trust,” their services would come to an end with effect from June 30. Also Read | Delhi’s waterlogging woes surface in just two days of Monsoon rain, death toll rises to 11 Acting Vice Chancellor Manoj Tiwari told the press that they had formed a committee to discuss the matter of bringing the institute under the Centre’s administrative purview with the Tata Education Trust. He added, “If the grants are received, this can be reverted. But in case of no change in situation, there is no alternative. The institute will have to find alternative ways to run the courses.” (With inputs from agencies)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences withdraws decision of sacking over 100 employees, including teachers

Four United States university tutors have been hospitalised after an unknown assailant stabbed them at a public park in China.

The Iowa Cornell College instructors suffered injuries in a "serious incident" when they were visiting a park in the daytime in Jilin province, northern China, said the college, in a statement.

Iowa Representative Adam Zabner confirmed that his brother David was one of the four victims of the stabbing incident. He stated that the group was visiting a local temple when a man with a knife attacked them on Monday (June 10).

Zabner added that the assailant stabbed his brother in the arm at Beishan Park and he has been recovering in hospital.

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"He has not yet been released this morning but he's doing ok," he said, while speaking to CBS News.

Cornell College added that the four instructors were teaching "as part of a partnership with a university in China".&nbsp;

A member of Beihua University was accompanying the group when they were visiting the park.&nbsp;

<h2>US reacts to the stabbing incident</h2>

The four instructors had gone to China on an academic exchange. Taking to X, Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said that she was "horrified" to learn that the Cornell College faculty members had been "brutally stabbed".

“My team has been in communication with Cornell College and will do everything in our power to bring these Iowans home safely. Join me in praying for their health and safety," Hinson said.

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Governor Kim Reynolds stated that he was "in touch with Iowa's federal delegation and the state department in response to this horrifying attack".

"Please pray for their full recovery, safe return&nbsp;and their families here at home," she said.

A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that they were "aware of reports of a&nbsp;stabbing&nbsp;incident in Jilin, People's Republic of China".&nbsp;

Iowa Cornell College's President Jonathan Brand said, “We have been in contact with all four instructors and are assisting them during this time."

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Four United States university tutors have been hospitalised after an unknown assailant stabbed them at a public park in China. The Iowa Cornell College instructors suffered injuries in a "serious incident" when they were visiting a park in the daytime in Jilin province, northern China, said the college, in a statement.

Four United States university tutors have been hospitalised after an unknown assailant stabbed them at a public park in China. The Iowa Cornell College instructors suffered injuries in a "serious incident" when they were visiting a park in the daytime in Jilin province, northern China, said the college, in a statement. Iowa Representative Adam Zabner confirmed that his brother David was one of the four victims of the stabbing incident. He stated that the group was visiting a local temple when a man with a knife attacked them on Monday (June 10). Zabner added that the assailant stabbed his brother in the arm at Beishan Park and he has been recovering in hospital. Also Read: Watch: China's tallest waterfall fed by pipes, netizens call it disrespect to visitors "He has not yet been released this morning but he's doing ok," he said, while speaking to CBS News. Cornell College added that the four instructors were teaching "as part of a partnership with a university in China". A member of Beihua University was accompanying the group when they were visiting the park. US reacts to the stabbing incident The four instructors had gone to China on an academic exchange. Taking to X, Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson said that she was "horrified" to learn that the Cornell College faculty members had been "brutally stabbed". “My team has been in communication with Cornell College and will do everything in our power to bring these Iowans home safely. Join me in praying for their health and safety," Hinson said. Watch: Ukraine becomes graveyard for tanks, while China watches, learns & innovates Governor Kim Reynolds stated that he was "in touch with Iowa's federal delegation and the state department in response to this horrifying attack". "Please pray for their full recovery, safe return and their families here at home," she said. A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that they were "aware of reports of a stabbing incident in Jilin, People's Republic of China". Iowa Cornell College's President Jonathan Brand said, “We have been in contact with all four instructors and are assisting them during this time." (With inputs from agencies)

Four Iowa college instructors stabbed in broad daylight en route to a temple in China

College campuses across the US are bracing for possible disruptions at graduation ceremonies this week as students contemplate staging walkouts and taking other actions as they protest against their universities' ties with firms funding the war in Gaza.

US Pro-Palestine protests: New encampments erected at US universities

The Pro-Palestinian university protests have gone global. Students in France, Australia and Canada have also joined in. Will students stop the war in Gaza?

US Pro-Palestine protests: Disruptions at US graduation ceremonies

Concerns about the rise in anti-Semitism worldwide and the response from Washington to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th and the resulting war in Gaza led to a dramatic increase in anti-Semitism worldwide in 2023. Updates on US national security issues in the Pacific as last year Congress called for an investigation into 100 reported incidents of Chinese Nationals attempting to enter US military bases and other sensitive sites around the world.

Gaza war echoes in US colleges | Chinese migrants & risk to US bases

Are anti-India groups exploiting the pro-Palestine protests in the U.S.? Indian Americanss have urged Rutgers University not to fulfil a demand to display flags of "occupied people," including Kashmiris, amidst protests. Who's driving this instigation, linking Kashmir to Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza?

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Twenty-five people were arrested on Saturday for trespassing at the University of Virginia after police clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters who refused to remove tents from campus, while demonstrators at the University of Michigan chanted anti-war slogans and waved flags during commencement. Watch to know more.

US campus protests: Police arrest pro-Palestinian protests

The pro-Palestinian protests across college campuses are continuing unabated in the United States. At one of the epicenters of the protests, the Columbia University the New York police arrested over 100 professors across the campus. The University president Minouche Shafik acknowledged that many were concerned about the University's plans for its May 15th commencement.

US: So far police have arrested over 2,000 people

Chaos in US universities: Police flattened camps at UCLA, Columbia University

It is not just in the United States of America where students are staging protests demanding an immediate ceasefire. These are pro-peace students, and anti-war students and more and more of these anti-war demonstrations are popping up outside of the United States in countries as far away as Australia, Germany the United Kingdom.

After US, pro-Palestine protests erupt in Germany, UK, France

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Chaos ensued deep into the campus at UCLA as pro and anti-Israel protesters clashed in scenes that devolved into ‘all-out brawls’ which also saw a firework thrown into a crowd of people. Watch in for more details!

US: Police criticised for 'delayed' response to violence

US: Pro-Palestine protesters, police clash at UCLA campus

US campus chaos continues the University of California Los Angeles has become the latest flash point. Violent clashes have broken out between Pro-Palestinian and counter groups. There is a massive police presence currently at the campus trying to disperse protesters who remain defiant.

US Pro-Palestine protests: Police's response at UCLA under scrutiny

University campuses in the U.S. Have become battlegrounds. Clashes are unfolding between protesters, counter-protesters and the police.

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The campus chaos in the US is escalating, dozens of demonstrators took over a building at Columbia University in New York. Moreover, New York Police Department personnels entered Hamilton hall and arrested several student protesters. Protesters chanted 'Free Palestine' slogans. Watch in for more details!

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US Campus Protests: Columbia University building raid, New York Police confirm 'campus cleared'

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