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Protests, Police, and Politics at Columbia University Take the National Spotlight Again: What to Know
New York police intervened after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied the university’s main library Wednesday evening.
Columbia University campus restricted after protests end with dozens of arrests
Protests at Columbia University resulted in the NYPD taking dozens of people into custody Wednesday at Butler Library on campus.
Anti-Israel protesters spark chaos outside Columbia University graduation with diploma-burning, aggressive chants
Some newly minted grads torched their diplomas in protest, loudly booing, chanting and brandishing signs denouncing Israel.
Columbia Graduation Marked by Protests, Absence of Mahmoud Khalil
Columbia’s acting President Claire Shipman acknowledged Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student still in ICE custody.
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Columbia U. graduation back on schedule after pro-Palestinian protests prompted 2024 cancellation
In 2024, Columbia canceled its university-wide commencement ceremony due to safety concerns regarding pro-Palestinian ...
Columbia University prez defends ex-student Mahmoud Khalil in commencement, sparking graduates’ anger
Acting Columbia University President Claire Shipman on Wednesday bizarrely chose to stoke the flames by acknowledging ...
Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil's absence at graduation
The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech ...
Columbia students boo university president at graduation over Palestinian activist arrest
Columbia students rally for peer Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE over pro-Palestinian activism, at the 2025 commencement ceremony.
Pomp and Dire Circumstances at Columbia’s Graduation
By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Columbia University held graduation this week, with thousands receiving their degrees. Some ...