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Doctoral programs

PhD programs and doctoral studies prepare the next generation of researchers for independent research in medicine, the life sciences and nursing science. They combine scientific mentoring with state-of-the-art techniques and an extensive training program (seminars, journal clubs, workshops, academic networking) in an integrative research environment.

PhD Program

The international PhD program at the Medical University of Graz provides a multidisciplinary cutting-edge doctoral education as a key element contributing to the development of biomedical sciences through an independent research.

All our PhD programs offer high-level scientific training in basic principles of human diseases and therapeutics. Research topics focus on various aspects of cardiac, vascular and metabolic diseases, inflammation, cancer, and stem cells. The education combines scientific mentoring with a research environment that integrates basic, applied and clinical sciences. The wide spectrum of state-of-the-art techniques is complemented with extensive training activities, such as seminars, journal clubs, transferable skills courses, technical workshops, and scientific networking. 

Our mission is that graduates are able to pursue their future careers either in academia or industry, and can be equally successful in the fields of training, research & development or marketing.

• Advanced Medical Biomarker Research (AMBRA)
• Biomolecular Structures and Interactions (BioMolStruct)
• Immune Modulation in Respiratory Diseases (RESPImmun)
• Inflammatory Disorders in Pregnancy (DP-iDP)
• Metabolic and Cardiovascular Disease (DK-MCD)
• Molecular Inflammation (DK-MOLIN)
• Molecular Medicine (MolMed)

Doctoral program in Medical Sciences

The Doctoral Program in Medical Science trains students to become independent reseachers in biomedical and especially clinical research. Offered as part of seven interdisciplinary doctoral schools (doc schools), the degree program can be completed while the student is employed.

• Molecular Medicine and Inflammation
• Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Bone Muscle and Joint
• Translational Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
• Lifestyle-Related Diseases
• Sustainable Health Research
• Neuroscience

Doctoral Program in Nursing Science

The independent research by students in the Doctoral Program in Nursing Science assists in the development of nursing science and prepares them to be junior researchers in the field of nursing science.

The doctoral program is offered in cooperation with Maastricht University, the Netherlands, and with the support of Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland.

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"After I finished my medicine degree program, I had good experiences in the women's clinic research lab, which made me decide to start the PhD program in the same area. Even if it is an unusual decision, I would make it again because of the exciting possibilities and experiences in basic research."

Olivia Nonn, PhD student at the Gottfried Schatz Research Center

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Doctoral School Chemistry

The Doctoral School is jointly administrated by the University of Graz and the Graz University of Technology within the framework of NAWI Graz. Below you find its statutes, its declaration of formation, and further informations about the Doctoral Programme and the Doctoral School.

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Contact Dr. Stefanie Lerch for help with bureaucratic and legislative problems for non-EC students.

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Doctoral Studies at the University of Graz

The university of graz offers a wide range of doctoral programs. below you find an overview of what each doctoral program has to offer and what the requirements for admission are. we are busy getting all the subsites of our new website ready for launch soon if you have any questions, please contact [email protected]..

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Antiquity and Modernity in a European Context

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Doctoral Academy Consortium "Theoretical Particle Physics"

The dac "theoretical particle physics" has been offering a structured phd education in theoretical particle physics since 2006. more than 50 phd students have been working on topics as diverse as qcd, the higgs boson, dark matter, and many more..

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The Doctoral Academy Consortium "Theoretical Particle Physics" at the University of Graz offers a structured PhD education in Theoretical Particle Physics. Since 2006, over 50 PhD students have been working on a wide scope of topics including Quantum Chromodynamics, the Higgs boson, dark matter, and more.

We provide our students with a broad education in particle physics including the following activities:

Lecture courses on ...

• Standard Model (every year)
• Beyond the Standard Model (every year)
• Lattice gauge theory (every 2 years)
• Collider physics (every 2 years)
• Experimental particle physics (every 2 years)
• Astroparticle physics (every 2 years)
• Advanced relativity and quantum gravity (every 2 years)
• Advanced Mathematical Methods II (I is part of the master curriculum)
• as well as other topics, e.g. machine learning or philosophy of physics.

A weekly PhD seminar in particle physics is a central part of the education and takes place during each semester.

There are also special events such as Graduate Days , which are two-day block courses on a topic chosen by the PhD students and scheduled at least once per semester.

You can find a list of activities and of our alumni here .

The consortium is part of the Doctoral Academy at the University of Graz.

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Graduates of Gender Studies at the University of Graz have the opportunity to be admitted to the interdisciplinary doctoral programme "Antiquity and Modernity in the European context" . Information on this can be found here (in German): https://studien.uni-graz.at/de/ordentliche-studien/doktoratsstudium-antike-und-moderne-im-europaeischen-kontext .

The Rectorate decides on admission. If you have any questions in this regard, please contact Petra Frewein  in the Admissions Office. If you have any questions regarding content, please contact Dr. Anna-Katharina Rieger .

All doctoral students at Graz University can also apply for the Graduate Programme Gender Studies . Follow the link for more information. 

• MA programme
• Double Degree Programme
• Aigner-Rollett Visiting Professorship
• Professorship Sociology of Gender

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The University of Saint Katherine announces sudden closure, filing for bankruptcy

University President and founder Frank Papatheofanis says the closure is due to financial struggles. The last day is May 18.

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The University of Saint Katherine, a private Orthodox Christian school in San Marcos, is shutting down indefinitely and filing for bankruptcy, President and founder Frank Papatheofanis announced Thursday.

In an email to students, faculty and staff members that circulated on social media, he said the institution could no longer meet its financial obligations due to “a steep shortfall in operating cash.”

“Multiple reasons for this shortfall include extraordinary inflation, higher-than-anticipated salary increases, and high institutional student financial aid,” he said. “The same factors have resulted in the closure of many small colleges and universities across the county.”

The university’s closing date is May 18, Papatheofanis said in an email Friday. He declined an interview but shared the following statement:

“The University of Saint Katherine is a non-profit Hispanic- and minority-serving institution that will close at the end of this semester. As a WASC-accredited institution, we offered many undergraduate and graduate degree programs at one of the lowest tuition rates in California. Financial pressure due to unprecedented inflation and rising state-mandated labor costs prevent us from continuing this valuable work while remaining affordable.”

In the Thursday memo, Papatheofanis said that he and the school’s Board of Trustees had “vigorously explored multiple options that might allow us to continue. Unfortunately, none of these has proven viable.”

He added that the institution is filing for bankruptcy and would “continue to pursue and consider any opportunity we can identify.”

Thursday’s announcement, issued just days before final exams, was sudden and took many by surprise. The school’s Athletics Department and others took to social media to express their thoughts.

“Our hearts break for our student-athletes at the conclusion of their Firebird careers, and we pray for their continued success as they move forward,” read a statement from the Athletics Department. “Our beach volleyball team is currently competing in the NAIA National Invitational and will continue to do so. They are excited about the opportunity to play for a national championship this Friday and Saturday.”

On Friday, students and faculty were seen packing up and questioning what comes next. Among them was senior student Chloe Thompson.

“I’m so hurt by this,” she said. “I’m supposed to graduate on May 18. Now, I don’t even know if they’ll have graduation. My parents bought airline tickets and were going to fly here from Alabama. This is shocking.”

Evan Getz, chair of the university’s Arts and Humanities department, said he was “deeply grateful” that he was able to teach at the USK.

“The faculty and students are marvelous,” he said. “It is the most collegiate atmosphere I have ever known. I am sad, but grateful. I need to find a new job. I have four children.”

Several years ago, the school envisioned becoming a nationally and internationally recognized residential institution of 5,000 undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. It planned to do so by relocating from San Marcos to Chula Vista.

The USK was one of several schools Chula Vista had talked with in hopes of finally bringing a four-year institution to its University and Innovation District.

In November 2018, that dream seemed closer to reality. The university began negotiating an option to lease 10 acres of the South County city’s 383-acre, undeveloped university and technology park in Otay Ranch.

Plans included the development of “a multi-institutional university campus, including the development and construction of facilities for approximately 1,000 full-time students, student housing for approximately 400 students, and other infrastructure,” according to the agreement.

Lease negotiations were unsuccessful, however, and the agreement expired last year, Michele Clock, the city’s spokesperson, said Friday.

There were no specific factors that led to the negotiations being unsuccessful, she added.

The university, which operated from a large office building on Rancheros Drive near Ronald Packard Parkway, was founded in 2010 and offered more than two dozen undergraduate and three graduate programs of study. It enrolled about 300 students, mostly from California.

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• 2008-23 (Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas)
• No. 1 pick in 2008 WNBA Draft
• 3-time WNBA Champion (2016-Los Angeles, 2021-Chicago, 2023-Las Vegas)
• 7-time WNBA All-Star (2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022)
• 10-time All-WNBA Team (7 times on first team)
• Only WNBA player to win MVP and Rookie of the Year in same season (2008)
• 2-time WNBA MVP (2008, 2013)
• WNBA Finals MVP (2016)
• WNBA All-Star Game MVP (2013)
• WNBA Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
• WNBA Rookie of the Year (2008)
• WNBA All-Rookie Team (2008)
• Two-time WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2009, 2021)
• WNBA 25th Anniversary Team (2021)
• WNBA 20th Anniversary Team (2016)
• Only WNBA player to rank in top 10 in points, rebounds, assists and blocks
• WNBA rebounds leader (2008, 2009, 2020)
• WNBA assists leader (2015)
• 2008 gold medalist (Beijing)
• 2012 gold medalist (London)
• Started 109 of 110 games for the Lady Vols from 2005-08
• NCAA Champion (2007, 2008)
• SEC Champion (2007)
• SEC Tournament Champion (2006, 2008)
• AP & WBCA All-American (2006, 2007, 2008)
• U.S. Basketball Writers Player of the Year (2007, 2008)
• John R. Wooden Player of the Year (2007, 2008)
• Naismith Player of the Year (2008)
• Associated Press Player of the Year (2008)
• ESPN.com National Player of the Year (2008)
• Honda-Broderick Cup Female Athlete of the Year (2008)
• ESPY Awards Female Athlete of the Year (2008)
• ESPY Awards Female Collegiate Athlete of the Year (2008)
• Honda Sports Award (2007, 2008)
• State Farm Wade Trophy (2007)
• NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2007, 2008)
• NCAA All-Final Four Team (2007, 2008)
• NCAA Regional Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2007, 2008)
• NCAA All-Regional Tournament Team (2006, 2007, 2008)
• SEC Female Athlete of the Year (2008)
• SEC Player of the Year (2007)
• All-SEC First Team (2006, 2007, 2008)
• SEC Tournament MVP (2006, 2008)
• SEC All-Tournament Team (2006, 2008)
• SEC Freshman of the Year (2006)
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2006)
• CoSIDA Academic All-American of the Year (2008)
• CoSIDA Academic All-American (2007, 2008)
• Academic All-SEC (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)
• Graduate of the University of Tennessee (sport management, 2008)
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• No. 1 in free throws attempted (288 in 2007-08)
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• No. 1 double-doubles (21 in 2006-07)
• No. 3 in points (809 in 2007-08)
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Updated response to Graduate Life Center protest

Mark Owczarski

29 Apr 2024

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April 29, 3:32 a.m.

Incident at Graduate Life Center has stabilized. Police presence remains. Urgent, avoid area. No further updates unless situation changes.

April 28, 10:50 p.m.

On Friday morning, protestors began to occupy the lawn of the Graduate Life Center. Virginia Tech officials informed the protestors that the gathering was in violation of University Policy 5000 (University Facilities Usage and Events). Virginia Tech values free speech and the protestors’ right to be heard, but only if the rights of others and public safety can be assured.

Through constant dialogue between university officials, the Virginia Tech Police Department, and protest organizers, we were able to maintain a safe and peaceful environment through much of the weekend.

As Sunday progressed, protestors continued to refuse to comply with policy and took further steps to occupy the lawn of the Graduate Life Center and outdoor spaces next to Squires Student Center. Given these actions by protesters, the university recognized that the situation had the increasing potential to become unsafe.

Those who gathered were advised by university officials to remove their possessions and to disperse voluntarily; those who failed to comply were then approached by Virginia Tech Police and were again asked to leave and advised that anyone who failed to comply would be charged with trespassing, in accordance with Virginia law.

At approximately 10:15 p.m., police approached protesters to ask them to disperse within five minutes. Those who remained were subject to arrest.

In the interest of public safety, the university issued a VT Alerts at approximately 10:15 p.m. asking members of the community to avoid the area.

For the safety and welfare of all students, faculty and staff, Virginia Tech requires that all members of its community comply with all university policies and the Code of Virginia.

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Earlier today, a small gathering of members of the university community and others not affiliated with Virginia Tech convened at the Graduate Life Center and placed tents on the lawn. This gathering was not a registered event consistent with university policy. University officials and Virginia Tech Police responded on site to explain the university’s facility use and event policy ( University Policy 5000 ) and related public safety policies. The university will continue to act in accordance with its policies.

The university has communicated to the participants:

• The current event is not compliant with University Policy 5000 , and members of the community are expected to follow that policy.
• All organized events must be compliant with University Policy 5000.
• Event participants cannot erect temporary structures without prior approval as a matter of public safety.

The safety and welfare of all members of the Virginia Tech community is the university’s primary responsibility while we remain unequivocally committed to upholding freedom of speech and academic freedom . This is expressed and upheld through our Principles of Community .

Virginia Tech Police would like to remind all community members of the following:

• Call Virginia Tech Police at 540-382-4343, or 911 if an emergency, to report all suspicious people and circumstances.
• For additional safety and security resources, visit emergency.vt.edu for a wide range of resources.

Members of the university community who seek support or assistance are encouraged to contact these resources:

• Cook Counseling Center  at 540-231-6557
• Dean of Students Office  at 540-231-3787. Referral to a campus cleric may be made through this office.
• Anthem at 855-223-9277
• Aetna at 888-238-6232
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• Women's Center at Virginia Tech at 540-231-7806
• University Ombuds Office  at 540-231-3125
• Graduate Office of the Ombudsperson  at 540-231-9573

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Become a leader, advocate and influencer for public health and wellness with an MPH degree from our top-ranked nursing school.

Why Earn a Master of Public Health (MPH)?

With a Master of Public Health, you will assume a leadership role in creating and overseeing programs and policies that promote the ideals of public health. This timely degree will prepare you to take on key roles in public health organizations as an epidemiologis t, manager, researcher, educator, advocate or director.

Why Earn Your Master of Public Health at Adelphi in New York on Long Island?

• Benefit from flexible full- and part-time public health master’s program options, with a variety of exciting elective choices in community health, epidemiology, emergency management and global health.
• Graduate with a clear and focused path to your future, with support from your assigned advisor—someone who will be there to guide you from your first day to graduation.
• Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)  accredited

What Can You Do With an MPH Degree From Adelphi University?

A Master in Public Health (MPH) can provide you with valuable knowledge and skills related to promoting and protecting the health of communities.

At the graduate level, individuals are more likely to serve in leadership/management roles, do research/consulting and command a higher income.

While specific opportunities and career paths can vary depending on your interests, here are some potential areas where an MPH from the Adelphi University  College of Nursing and Public Health can be useful.

Public health majors gain research skills through coursework and hands-on experiences. You can assist in public health research projects, analyze health data and contribute to scientific studies.

With an MPH degree from Adelphi in New York, you can work in community health education programs, designing and implementing health promotion campaigns, conducting workshops and developing educational materials to raise awareness about various health issues.

MPH holders can find opportunities in nonprofit organizations, community health centers and advocacy groups. You can work on initiatives related to disease prevention, access to healthcare, health equity, policy advocacy or community outreach.

Public health is a critical component of government agencies at local, state and national levels. You can contribute to public health initiatives, assist in data analysis, participate in policy development or work on health education and promotion programs.

MPH graduates can explore opportunities in international health organizations, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or global health initiatives. You will engage in projects related to infectious disease control, maternal and child health, health infrastructure development, or health education in resource-limited settings.

A public health degree holder can provide a foundation for working in occupational health and safety roles. You can focus on assessing and reducing workplace hazards, promoting employee well-being, and developing policies and programs to ensure a safe working environment.

With an MPH, you can pursue careers in health consulting firms, where you can contribute to projects involving health policy analysis, program evaluation, healthcare quality improvement or health data management.

Program Vision and Mission

Adelphi University’s Master of Public Health program’s vision is to promote health equity especially among vulnerable and underserved populations on both a local and global scale.

The mission of Adelphi University’s Master of Public Health Program is to provide an exceptional learning environment offering student-centered education, research, and service. We are committed to preparing students to become highly qualified practitioners and research scientists dedicated to improving public health within local communities, regionally and globally.

Significant Nursing Tuition Discounts

Graduate nursing students enrolled in the Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health who also are employees of Northwell Health, NYU Langone Health and Nassau County Government are eligible for a 15 percent tuition discount on those graduate programs.

Students should check with their employer to see if they are a current participant.

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Adelphi’s public health graduate program has given me the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to improving the current public health system. My professors and advisors have really harnessed my talents and abilities to ensure that I’m fully prepared to implement what I learned in the classroom out in the real world.

Certificate Options

Our students can combine the MPH with a certificate in emergency management, or advanced certificate in health promotion.

Emergency Management Graduate Certificate

Apply the principles of emergency management in a public health setting.

Advanced Certificate in Community Health Promotion

Designed to give students who have already attained a master’s degree in health studies or related fields the opportunity to specialize in community health promotion.

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The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), an independent agency overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, recognized our Master of Public Health (MPH) program for identifying, preventing and solving community health problems. This accreditation ensures that students are receiving a high-quality education in public health.

Exceptional Hands-On Learning

At Adelphi, we believe hands-on experience is key to setting our students up for future career success. This is why we ensure our public health students have firsthand public health experience through internships and out-of-the-classroom opportunities. Our students have had the opportunity to enhance their educational experience through internships at:

• Nassau County Department of Health
• NY State Public Health Association
• Planned Parenthood
• American Lung Association
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Doctoral School of Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology

In the Doctoral School of Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology at the TU Graz , you conduct research as a   junior scientist in the broad fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and biotechnology. Depending on the subject area of your dissertation, you complete either a doctoral programme in technical sciences or a doctoral programme in natural sciences. You receive comprehensive and specialized technical and scientific training to enhance your communication skills. In this way, you are adequately prepared to lead research groups at academic institutions and in industry.

Dissertation

• You conduct both basic and applied independent research with a high academic standard.
• You work on interdisciplinary and application-oriented problems.
• You discover and describe solutions for technical and scientific problems.
• You publish research results in internationally renowned peer-reviewed journals and present these at international conferences.

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• You learn about the molecular basis of biological processes and their application in industrial processes.
• You take part in science days, lecture series and specialised events held at the Doctoral School.
• You meet regularly with your dissertation supervisor as well as with other students in order to discuss the progress and preliminary results of your dissertation work.
• You are, therefore, prepared to taken on leading positions in academic institutions and industry.

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• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology

• Duration of study: 3 years
• Academic degree : Doktorin/Doktor der technischen Wissenschaften (Dr. techn.; translation: Doctor of Technical Sciences ) or Doktorin/Doktor der Naturwissenschaften (Dr.rer.nat.; translation: Doctor of Natural Sciences ), equivalent to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Languages of instruction : English and German
• Admission requirements: see requirements for doctoral programmes
• Curriculum Doctoral Programme in Technical Sciences
• Curriculum Doctoral Programme in Natural Sciences
• in German: Statuten der Doctoral School Molekulare Biowissenschaften und Biotechnologie

The program provides us with the ability to independently carry out basic and applied research on a high scientific level. The Doctoral School financially supports the participation of doctoral students at national and international conferences and training seminars. Furthermore, such events as the Doc Day encourage networking among the students. After graduation, employment opportunities are offered by academic institutions and the chemical and pharmaceutical, as well as the food, industries.

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Pro-Palestinian groups protest at Princeton University amid wave of college protests

By Joe Brandt

Updated on: April 25, 2024 / 6:09 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

PRINCETON, N.J. (CBS) -- Two Princeton University students were arrested for trespassing on Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest, a university spokesman said.

A pro-Palestinian student group at Princeton announced on social media that it was launching a "Gaza Solidarity encampment" at the university's McCosh Courtyard at 7 a.m. Thursday, demanding the university divest from Israel and call for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war.

The protesters and student groups expressed support for the wave of support for Palestinians on college quads across the country, inspired by encampments at Barnard College and Columbia University in New York .

The Princeton spokesperson said the gathering consisted of "fewer than 100 people" and that "a small number began erecting about a half-dozen tents, which is a violation of University policy."

After warnings from security to leave the area, two graduate students were arrested, the spokesperson said. The protesters then took down their tents.

The two students who were arrested are now barred from campus, Princeton's spokesperson said.

Images from Chopper 3 showed students were still gathered on campus after the arrests took place. Students were holding Palestinian flags and a large sign appeared to be hanging from a tree reading "Popular University for Gaza." 

A letter from the university's vice president for campus life, W. Rochelle Calhoun, informed students that "[a]ny individual involved in an encampment, occupation, or other unlawful disruptive conduct who refuses to stop after a warning will be arrested and immediately barred from campus."

"Some types of protest actions (including occupying or blocking access to buildings, establishing outdoor encampments and sleeping in any campus outdoor space) are inherently unsafe for both those involved and for bystanders, and they increase the potential for escalation and confrontation," Calhoun said. "They are also inconsistent with the University's mission and its legal obligation to provide a safe environment for all students and employees."

Other protests around the country were continuing Thursday.

Columbia has switched to remote learning for the final weeks of the semester after a pro-Palestinian encampment launched on school grounds. University President Minouche Shafik has said if the school and protesters cannot reach an agreement to clear the grounds by Friday , she will find alternative options for clearing out the encampment, CBS New York reported.

In Boston, over 100 people were arrested as police cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment at Emerson College overnight. Boston Police told CBS News Boston that three officers received minor injuries and one was seriously injured.

Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has condemned the campus protests as antisemitic and compared them to rallies held in Nazi Germany. Young Palestinians told CBS News they appreciated the American students' support.

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By Elise Hammond, Chandelis Duster, Kathleen Magramo, Elizabeth Wolfe, Aya Elamroussi, Lauren Mascarenhas and Tori B. Powell, CNN

Our live coverage of the pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses has moved here .

Progress in negotiations between Columbia protesters and administrators, university says

From CNN’s Paradise Afshar

Negotiations between Columbia University administrators and pro-Palestinian protesters who've been occupying a campus lawn with a sprawling encampment "have shown progress and are continuing as planned," the school said in a statement late Thursday.

"For several days, a small group of faculty, administrators, and University Senators have been in dialogue with student organizers to discuss the basis for dismantling the encampment, dispersing, and following University policies going forward," the university said.

"We have our demands; they have theirs."

The university also denied rumors that the NYPD had been called to campus, calling them "false."

Some context: Columbia announced late Tuesday that it had given protesters a midnight deadline to agree to dismantle their encampment. But the university then said early Wednesday that it had extended the talks for another 48 hours . If no agreement is reached, the school has said it will consider "alternative options," which many protesters have interpreted to mean calling in police to clear the site.

Protests continue at campuses across the US as more arrests are announced. Here’s the latest

A wave of pro-Palestinian campus protests is rippling across the US, with hundreds of people arrested at universities throughout the country this week.

At New York's Columbia University,  the epicenter of the demonstrations,  protesting students said they won’t disperse until the school agrees to cut ties with Israeli academic institutions and disinvest its funds from entities connected to Israel, among other demands. Protesters at other campuses have similar demands .

The campus encampments spreading across the nation have brought together students from a variety of backgrounds — including Palestinians, Arabs, Jews and Muslims — to decry Israel's bombardment of Gaza .

Here are the latest developments:

Columbia University : The faculty senate is expected to vote on a resolution admonishing the school’s president, Minouche Shafik, on Friday over several of her decisions, according to The New York Times. Shafik has faced criticism for authorizing police to shut down student protests on campus.

Brown University: The university identified about 130 students who it alleges violated a school conduct code that forbids encampments on campus. Students found responsible will be disciplined depending on their behavior and other factors, including any prior conduct violations, the university said.

Emory University : 28 people were arrested , including 20 Emory community members, during a protest at the school, Vice President for Public Safety Cheryl Elliott said. Troopers deployed pepper balls “to control the unruly crowd” during the protest, Georgie State Patrol said. A group of Democratic Georgia state lawmakers condemned the “ excessive force used by Georgia State Patrol” during arrests at Emory.

Emerson College: More than 100 people were arrested and four police officers injured during an encampment clearing at the Boston liberal arts college, according to the Boston Police Department. President Jay Bernhardt said he recognized and respected "the civic activism and passion that sparked the protest" after dozens of arrests.

Indiana University : At least 33 people were detained on campus Thursday following encampment protests.

George Washington University : DC Metropolitan Police were asked to assist in relocating an “unauthorized protest encampment” on campus, university president Ellen M. Granberg said. The decision came "after multiple instructions made by GWPD to relocate to an alternative demonstration site on campus went unheeded by encampment participants," she said.

University of Southern California : The university canceled its main commencement ceremony  next month, citing "new safety measures in place.” Nearly  100 people have been arrested  on the campus.

University of California, Los Angeles : A "demonstration with encampments" formed at UCLA on Thursday.

Northeastern University: An encampment formed at Northeastern University in Boston, where dozens of protesters were seen forming a human chain around several tents. 

Other campuses: Since last Thursday, several campuses have been protest sites, including the  Massachusetts Institute of Technology , University of Texas at Austin, University of Michigan,  University of New Mexico , University of California, Berkeley, Yale University , and Harvard University.

Protesters at the University of Texas at Austin asked to disperse at 10 p.m.

Protesters at the University of Texas at Austin were asked to leave the campus's South Mall at 10 p.m. local time, university spokesperson Brian Davis told CNN.

No arrests have been made as of 10 p.m., Davis said.

"There is no curfew on campus. Leadership asked that students clear the South Mall at 10 p.m."

Just last night, more than 30 demonstrators were arrested after UT Austin police issued a dispersal at the school.

Protesters at Ohio State University arrested after refusing to disperse, university says

From CNN’s Joe Sutton and Jamiel Lynch

Demonstrators at Ohio State University were arrested on Thursday night after refusing to disperse, according to university spokesperson Benjamin Johnson.

Johnson did not know how many arrests were made.

“Well established university rules prohibit camping and overnight events. Demonstrators exercised their first amendment rights for several hours and were then instructed to disperse. Individuals who refused to leave after multiple warnings were arrested and charged with criminal trespass,” he said.

Columbia University senate is redrafting resolution to admonish school's president, New York Times reports

From CNN's Rob Frehse

Columbia University’s faculty senate is expected to vote Friday on a resolution admonishing embattled school president Minouche Shafik over several of her recent decisions, including calling in police to clear a student encampment last week, the New York Times reports .

The resolution would allow the school senate to avoid a censure vote during a critical time for the school, the Times reports, citing several unnamed senators who attended a closed-door meeting Wednesday. Some feared a censure vote would be perceived as giving in to Republican lawmakers, according to the paper.

A Columbia University spokesperson confirmed Shafik’s closed-door meeting with the senate on Wednesday but would not comment on the resolution to CNN.

 “The President met with the Senate plenary in a closed-door session for close to an hour, giving remarks and taking questions. She reiterated the shared goal of restoring calm to campus so everyone can pursue their educational activities.” 

Some context: Shafik has faced immense criticism from some students, faculty and Democratic lawmakers for her decision to authorize police to break up pro-Palestinian student protests last week— a move that resulted in more than 100 arrests .

Other students, Jewish advocacy groups and Republican lawmakers are slamming Shafik for not cracking down on protests — which they say have included antisemitic rhetoric — both on campus and outside its gates.

Several Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, have called for Shafik to resign.

CNN’s Maria Sole Campinoti contributed to this report.

What to know about the protests erupting on college campuses across the US

From CNN's Jordan Valinsky

Colleges across the country have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests, and school administrators are trying — and largely failing — to defuse the situation.

Several schools have called the police on protesters, leading to the arrests of hundreds across US campuses.

The recent surge in protests have inflamed tensions among students, forcing leadership to decide when free speech on campus crosses a line. The atmosphere was so charged that officials at Columbia – the epicenter of the protests that began last week – announced students can attend classes virtually starting Monday.

Passover, a major Jewish holiday, began this week, heightening fears among a number of Jewish students who have reported hearing antisemitic comments at some of the protests. The anxiety comes as reports of  antisemitic acts have surged  across America since October 7.

When did the protests start?

The situation  escalated last week  at Columbia University, where encampments were organized by  Columbia University Apartheid Divest , a student-led coalition of more than 100 organizations, including Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, to protest what they describe as the university’s “continued financial investment in corporations that profit from Israeli apartheid, genocide, and military occupation of Palestine,” according to its news release.

What are they asking for?

Columbia protesters say they won’t disperse until the school commits to a “complete divestment” of its funds from entities connected to Israel.

Other protesters are similarly calling on their campuses to divest from companies that sell weapons, construction equipment, technology services and other items to Israel.

Where else are protests happening?

Since last Thursday, a slew of campuses have had protests and encampments, as well as arrests. That includes the  Massachusetts Institute of Technology , University of Texas at Austin, University of Michigan, University of New Mexico and University of California, Berkeley.

Police   arrested nearly 100 protesters at the University of Southern California Wednesday after a dispersal order.

At Emerson College, more than 100 people were arrested Wednesday during a pro-Palestinian protest, according to the Boston Police Department.

Yale University police  arrested at least 45 protesters Monday  on suspicion of criminal trespassing, though dozens remained Tuesday.

Harvard University officials suspended a pro-Palestinian student organization for allegedly violating school policies.

Read more  here .

Brown University says about 130 students violated school policy banning encampments

From CNN’s Isabel Rosales and Devon Sayers

Brown University has identified about 130 students who it alleges violated a school conduct code that forbids encampments on campus, a university spokesperson said.

The university's Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards has notified the students, who were identified through ID checks, spokesperson Brian Clark said in a release.

An encampment of about 90 people had formed on the school's Providence, Rhode Island campus Wednesday morning, according to Brown.

"Encampment on Brown University’s historic and residential greens is a violation of University policy, and participants in the encampment have been verbally informed of this fact and that they will face conduct proceedings,” the school's release said.

Students found responsible will be disciplined depending on their behavior and other factors, including any prior conduct violations, the university said, noting students could face probation or separation from the school.

“The University continues to ask individuals in or in immediate proximity to the encampment to present their Brown IDs for two reasons: to verify association with Brown for safety and security reasons, and to appropriately address potential violations of policy."

Protesters at Emory University briefly clash with police

From CNN's Elizabeth Wolfe

Protesters briefly clashed with police at Emory University in Georgia on Thursday, the university told CNN.

A confrontation between protesters and police outside the school's Candler School of Theology prompted an "increased law enforcement presence" on campus, according to the university.

"A group of about 100 people left the Quad and marched to the Candler School of Theology, where some protesters pinned police officers against building doors and attempted to access the building," the university said.

"The crowd ultimately returned to the Quad before dispersing."

Video from CNN affiliate WSB shows some protesters using large posters to push into a line of police officers whose backs are against the doors of the building. As officers push back against the posters, one demonstrator chucks their sign at the row of officers.

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