Thinkstock Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have called the protests antisemitic and said they are scared for their safety.The student protests -- some of which have turned into around-the-clock encampments -- have erupted throughout the nation following arrests and student removals at Columbia University in New York City. Students at schools including Yale University, New York University, Harvard University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Southern California and more have launched protests.Here's how the news is developing:May 01, 6:57 PM'These were not peaceful protesters': Columbia official addresses 202 arrestsIn a press briefing Wednesday, Ben Chang, a Columbia University spokesperson, addressed the over 200 arrests made Tuesday evening, stemming from the ongoing protests.The NYPD confirmed that the arrests from last night numbered 202, with 109 being from Columbia University."These were not peaceful protesters," Chang said. "I surveyed the damage myself, and as the president has indicated, severe damage was inflicted on that building."In response to the disruptions, Chang said the university leadership, backed by the trustees, decided to call in the NYPD to help restore order.Academic activities at Columbia will continue remotely for the remainder of the semester, according to Chang, who noted, the university is making adjustments to ensure that final exams and assessments proceed smoothly.-ABC News’ Jason VolackMay 01, 6:38 PMFordham requests NYPD disperse encampment in campus buildingNYPD Deputy Commissioner Kaz Daughtry said Fordham University requested NYPD assistance in clearing an "unlawful encampment of individuals inside one of their buildings," in a statement posted to X on Wednesday.Daughtry said individuals who refused to disperse from the encampment were placed inside a building at Fordham under arrest.May 01, 6:39 PMLos Angeles Mayor condemns 'absolutely detestable violence' at UCLA protestLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addressed the protests that turned violent overnight at UCLA in a statement Wednesday, saying she met with Los Angeles police, sheriffs and other agencies."This morning, I met in person with LAPD, LASD, CHP, CalOES, UCPD and other regional agencies at the UCLA incident command post about the absolutely detestable violence on campus last night," Bass said.Bass warned that any demonstrator involved in "launching fireworks at other people, spraying chemicals and physically assaulting others will be found, arrested, and prosecuted, as well as anyone involved in any form of violence or lawlessness."The mayor noted that she's spoken to California Governor Gavin Newsom and thanked him for "his continued support."May 01, 6:08 PM'Student's blood on my hands': UCLA faculty member recounts violent overnight protestThe day after protests turned violent at UCLA, faculty members held a conference addressing the protests and the university’s response."Last night I went to bed at around 4:00 a.m. with student’s blood on my hands and I'm not speaking figuratively," UCLA Assistant Professor Nicholas Shapiro said. "I mean, a student collapsed into my hands with blunt force trauma and mace in their eyes, and I had to treat them."The protests led to 15 injuries, including one hospitalization, according to officials."This is a failure of our institution and we need to put a stop to it today," Shapiro said.UCLA Associate Professor Bharat Venkat also addressed the violent scene on campus, saying, "It felt like walking through a war zone.""They're screaming, they're crying," Venkat said of the student demonstrators. "They're having a difficult time breathing. This shouldn't be happening anywhere and this shouldn't be happening here at UCLA."May 01, 5:39 PMUniversity of California President orders independent review of overnight violence at UCLAUniversity of California President Michael V. Drake addressed the ongoing protests at UCLA that "turned violent" overnight, announcing in a statement on Wednesday an "independent external review" has been ordered.The university summoned mutual aid from LAPD officers to "restore control" to the protest, according to Drake, who noted, there were 15 injuries, including one hospitalization, that stemmed from the protest."My office has requested a detailed accounting from the campus about what transpired in the early morning hours today," Drake said."But some confusion remains, therefore we are also ordering an independent external review of both UCLA’s planning and actions, and the effectiveness of the mutual aid response," Drake said.May 01, 4:42 PM170 of protesters arrested at Columbia and City College receive summonsesOf the approximately 280 arrests at Columbia University and City College, 170 are summonses, while the remaining people will receive desk appearance tickets or will work through the court system, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.Each case would be evaluated individually, including a review of body camera footage and other evidence, Bragg said. But, he did not reveal how many of those arrested were affiliated with the colleges and how many were outside agitators.-ABC News' Aaron KaterskyMay 01, 2:25 PMColumbia to hold final exams remotelyColumbia University announced final exams will be held remotely amid a tense campus climate, according to a letter sent out by the university's provost."In order to address the concerns of our members in an evolving campus environment, all academic activities for schools on the Morningside Heights campus will be fully remote for the remainder of the semester (with carve-outs noted below). Any remaining class meetings, review sessions, or office hours should be held fully remotely, and all final exams and other final assessments should be fully remote," Columbia said in a statement.All final exams scheduled for Friday will be automatically rescheduled for May 10.May 01, 2:11 PM34 arrested at University of Wisconsin-MadisonA total of 34 people were arrested while emptying a pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Wisconsin-Madison Wednesday, the university said.The majority of those arrested have been released with no citation issued, but four people have been booked, according to the university. The charges they are facing include attempted disarming a police officer, resisting arrest, attempted escape and battery to a police officer.May 01, 12:31 PM4 police officers injured as University of Wisconsin-Madison empties encampmentFour police officers were injured at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where police were dispersing an encampment of protesters on the Library Mall.Three of the four officers sustained injuries "directly related to the physical resistance," according to the university. A state trooper sustained injuries when a protester allegedly "struck their head with a skateboard."May 01, 12:13 PM'I'm sorry we reached this point,' Columbia president saysColumbia University President Minouche Shafik said that tensions on campus had "rose to new heights" when a group of protesters broke into Hamilton Hall and barricaded themselves. Shafik said it pushed the university "to the brink," according to a letter sent to the Columbia University community Wednesday."I know I speak for many members of our community in saying that this turn of events has filled me with deep sadness. I am sorry we reached this point," Shafik said.The NYPD said it arrested 119 people at Columbia Tuesday night, but it has not yet revealed how many of those arrested are students."The University offered to consider new proposals on divestment and shareholder activism, to review access to our dual degree programs and global centers,