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Roughly 7,700 Northwestern students graduated on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at the United Center in Chicago. Following President Michael Schill’s speech, pro-Palestinian protesters began streaming out to continue their protest outside the venue.

Several dozen graduates silently walk out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates silently walk out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
A message is displayed on a mortarboard as several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside after walking out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
A message is displayed on a mortarboard as several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside after walking out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters paint messages outside for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after walking out in protest during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters paint messages outside for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after walking out in protest during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates are seated during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates are seated during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after walking out in protest during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside for Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after walking out in protest during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
President Michael Schill speaks during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
President Michael Schill speaks during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates listen during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates listen during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside after walking out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Several dozen graduates and supporters gather outside after walking out in support of the Palestinians during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Family and friends watch during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Family and friends watch during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates pin pictures and stories of Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after several dozen of them walked out during Northwestern University's commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Graduates pin pictures and stories of Palestinian victims of the war in Gaza after several dozen of them walked out during Northwestern University’s commencement on June 9, 2024, at the United Center. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)