Students protesting the war in Gaza left a pro-Palestinian encampment at USC early Sunday after they were surrounded by police.

As police dressed in riot gear removed protesters from an occupied academic building at Columbia University in New York City Tuesday night, students demonstrating on campuses at Boston-area colleges remained in place at their encampments protesting Israel’s military action in Gaza.

Michigan was among the schools bracing for protests during its commencement ceremonies this weekend, including Indiana University, Ohio State University and Northeastern University in Boston. Many