The new president of the University of Minnesota was sworn in on campus inside Northrup Auditorium. But outside, a student protest demanded that new president Rebecca Cunningham force the University to divest in Israel,

Pro-Palestinian groups plan to protest Wednesday at the University of Minnesota ahead of new President Rebecca Cunningham’s inauguration.

The inauguration of University of Minnesota (U of M) President Dr. Rebecca Cunningham was interrupted by protesters calling for an end to the war in the Middle East. There have been widespread protests across campus this year in response to the war.

Cunningham, formerly a vice president at the University of Michigan, said she will make college affordability a priority.

Rebecca Cunningham inaugurates as the 18th president of the University of Minnesota, with a ceremony highlighting her public health expertise.