# Harvard students who protested for Palestine had their degrees withheld upon graduation

> Harvard University's decision to postpone graduation for 13 students involved in a pro-Palestine protest has sparked controversy over its dedication to free speech and student activism. Despite fulfilling academic requi…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: News · Source: Al Jazeera

Harvard University's decision to postpone graduation for 13 students involved in a pro-Palestine protest has sparked controversy over its dedication to free speech and student activism. Despite fulfilling academic requirements, these students face a one-year delay in receiving degrees due to their protest participation. This bureaucratic delay has left these accomplished students uncertain about their academic and career futures. Solidarity demonstrations, including a commencement walkout and a "mock graduation," have ensued, questioning Harvard's commitment to fostering open dialogue and safeguarding student rights. The incident has ignited debates about fairness and transparency within elite academic institutions like Harvard.

Original reporting: https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2024/6/9/the-harvard-graduating-students-denied-their-degrees-over-palestine-protest?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0z8JuagvRUcrgeirng68N1x0eYgX-Mkb0Pxr629zZHJ3UBfUOBfZugd5w_aem_AUB1LqUcnGcUgztL6_Z_4RdgM6u9cHHvymXs_aimoQOgbfuLJ99XFQzbdh_DPo-QiN7mAdgvpfq8Ecz_1hB8ALtK
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