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How student protests are changing college graduations

By Sequoia Carrillo

Published May 7, 2024 at 5:04 AM EDT

Graduates chant in support of Palestinians during the University of Michigan's commencement ceremony at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

Sequoia Carrillo

Sequoia Carrillo is an assistant editor for NPR's Education Team. Along with writing, producing, and reporting for the team, she manages the Student Podcast Challenge.

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