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Three Columbia University deans placed on leave over insulting texts sent during antisemitism debate

The latest controversy involving the administrators comes after the university president faced heavy scrutiny over her handling of the student protests over the Israel-Gaza war

The Independent UK

Congress’s latest ‘antisemitism’ hearing was an ugly attack on Palestinian rights

The real purpose of this nasty political farce is to pressure US universities to crack down on criticism of Israel

The Guardian - US

Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers to testify before Congress on campus protests

House Republicans have summoned the leaders of Northwestern University and Rutgers University to testify about concessions they gave to pro-Palestinian protesters to end demonstrations on their campus

The Independent UK

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The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest

Colleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment

The Independent UK

Campus protest crackdowns claim to be about antisemitism – but they’re part of a rightwing plan

Accusations of antisemitism are the tip of the spear in a frightening illiberal project serving an autocratic agenda

The Guardian - US

Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation Ceremony For Columbia Students

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito requests list of graduating students from Columbia University to organize special ceremony due to cancellation of main commencement...

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Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation List From Columbia President

Rep. D'Esposito requests list of graduating students for special ceremony at Columbia University after main commencement cancellation due to anti-Israel pr...

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Columbia University cancels commencement ceremony following student protests

School announced it will switch to smaller celebrations in its 19 colleges, almost three weeks after pro-Palestinian protests began

The Guardian - US

Columbia and Emory universities change commencement plans after weeks of turmoil

Columbia cancels its main ceremony, while Emory's events will now take place in the suburbs outside its Atlanta campus. The moves come after weeks of protests against the war in Gaza.

WEKU

Columbia University president's 'impossible situation'

Minouche Shafik struggles to earn support on campus amid student protests, according to a Columbia Spectator/New York Magazine poll.

Fortune

Don’t let the sound and fury over Gaza protests drown out what the students are saying

At Columbia University I saw young people who feel they have no choice but to risk their futures, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Columbia Trustee Supports President Amid Campus Challenges

Columbia University trustee Jeh Johnson supports President Shafik's message on campus challenges and free speech.

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Columbia University President Addresses Recent Campus Protests

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik addresses recent campus protests, emphasizing dialogue, safety, and unity on campus.

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Education Department Probes Discrimination Claims At Columbia University

The inquiry aims to assess whether the university is adhering to Title VI regulations, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, or national origin.

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The Guardian - US

How pervasive is antisemitism on US campuses? A look at the language of the protests

The movement to press for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza has now found itself overshadowed by its loudest voices

The Guardian - UK

Minouche Shafik: the UK peer facing choppy waters over Gaza protests at Columbia

Ex-central banker Lady Shafik, the university’s president, now faces calls to resign due to her handling of campus unrest

The Guardian - US

Revealed: Emory University investigated over alleged anti-Muslim discrimination

College under federal investigation after students with Palestinian and Muslim ancestry allege ‘hostile environment’, Guardian learns

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: How Gaza protests have gripped American universities

In today’s newsletter: As Columbia makes headlines for its NYPD-aided crackdown on students protesting the war in Gaza, professor Bassam Khawaja explains how discontent has risen rapidly

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Trump Praises NYPD For Clearing Columbia University Occupied By Protesters

Former President Trump commends NYPD for swift action in clearing Columbia University building occupied by pro-Palestinian protesters. Tensions surrounding...

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Columbia President Defends NYPD Intervention In Hamilton Hall Occupation

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik defends involving NYPD in ending Hamilton Hall occupation citing safety concerns and disruptive environment. ...

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Columbia University Professor Criticizes Leadership For Police Intervention

Professor Nadia L. Abu El-Haj criticizes Columbia University's administration for lack of faculty involvement and prioritizing political theater over colla...

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Columbia University President Addresses Campus Community After Protest Escalation

Columbia University President addresses campus protests, leading to NYPD intervention and arrests.

Salon

Lawmakers condemn NYPD raid on Columbia

The raid came after NYC Mayor Eric Adams without evidence blamed "outside agitators" for occupying campus building

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House Speaker Johnson Calls For Columbia University President's Resignation

House Speaker criticizes pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, calling for president's resignation over safety concerns and alleged antisemitism.

Reason

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