Archiv: University of Massachusetts Amherst


08.05.2024 - 23:12 [ Massachusetts Daily Collegian ]

Protesters arrested in waves following second encampment

According to a statement from University Spokesperson Edward Blaguszewski, 109 people have been booked as a result of the encampment, and around 25 people are waiting to be processed.

Blaguszewski’s statement read: “As chairman of the UMass Board of Trustees, I want to offer the Board’s full and unwavering support for Chancellor Javier Reyes,” said Chairman Stephen Karam. “We have absolute confidence in his leadership, his integrity, and his commitment to our students.”

08.05.2024 - 23:00 [ CBS News ]

Police arrest 130 at UMass Amherst; College says protesters refused to take down encampment

Police arrested about 130 people at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Tuesday night after the college says pro-Palestinian protesters refused to take down an encampment on campus and leave the area.

UMass has not said what the protesters are charged with, but 109 have been booked by campus police as of Wednesday morning and there are charges pending for about 25 more.