Pro-Palestinian encampments at Ivy League schools Columbia and Brown were dismantled last week following lengthy protests. The conclusion of Columbia's encampments was marked by a building takeover, mass arrest, and criticism of the heavy police presence. In contrast, encampments were voluntarily removed at Brown and other institutions.
Despite the protests, none of the schools agreed to fully divest from companies operating in Israel, a common demand among student protesters nationwide. Northwestern University reached a resolution with protesters, promising increased transparency regarding investment holdings and fully funding the education costs of five Palestinian students.
