Protesters still occupied a pro-Palestinian encampment at MIT Monday evening, after the school gave students an afternoon deadline to vacate.| Boston.com
The encampment began on Sunday, April 21, in violation of clear Institute guidelines well known to the student organizers. It slowly grew. Though it was mostly peaceful, its presence generated distress and gradually increasing tension in our community. | chancellor.mit.edu
The university, which is home to a large number of families, gave suspended students a week to find new lodgings. Administrators said they acted in the interest of the rights of everyone on campus.| Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs