One month into a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations at US universities, student activism shows no signs of slowing down. What began as a Columbia University encampment in April has now spread nationwide like a social justice TikTok trend 🎥—with demands for schools to cut financial ties to Israel.
From Ivy Leagues to State Schools: The Timeline
April 17: Columbia protesters set up tents, calling for divestment from companies linked to Israel’s military.
April 18: Mass arrests ignite solidarity protests at Yale, NYU, and UC Berkeley.
Late April: Over 50 campuses join movement, from MIT to University of Texas.
May 1: ‘Books Not Bombs’ rallies demand tuition reforms alongside Palestine support.
📢 ‘We’re fighting for transparency,’ says UCLA grad student Amir Hassan, 25. ‘Universities profit from war—we want our fees funding education, not destruction.’
While critics claim protests disrupt campus life, organizers argue they’re exercising free speech rights. With finals approaching, the debate continues: How far should schools go to address geopolitical conflicts? 💡
