Tag: USF

At USF Tampa, graduation marks day of peaceful celebration

Graduation ceremonies at the University of South Florida went off Saturday without incident — a stark contrast from the campus protests that occurred during the past week. Pro-Palestinian demonstrations had sparked heated clashes with police on campus, resulting in the arrest of at least 10 protesters. But on Saturday, as hundreds of graduates crossed the […]

High school class of 2020 finally gets a grad night at USF

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — University of South Florida graduations are underway, with three ceremonies held Friday and hundreds of students walking across stage to accept their honors. This week, there have also been several protests on campus and some were worried the protests might disrupt graduation. Friday, two students held up a pro-Palestinian flag, but […]

Day after tear gas and arrests at USF, protest planned off campus

A day after about 10 people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of South Florida, organizers said they planned to protest again today — but off campus. The protest Tuesday evening ended when law enforcement used tear gas to disperse about 100 people who had gathered. You can catch up with all […]