Columbia University in New York has set a deadline for administrators and anti-Israel protesters to reach an agreement to end the encampment on campus. University President Minouche Shafik initially set a deadline of midnight for an agreement with student organizers that must include dismantling the encampment, dispersing, and following university policies going forward.
Shafik stated that if discussions are unsuccessful, administrators would have to consider alternative options for clearing the West Lawn and restoring calm to campus so that students can complete the term and graduate. The university has already transitioned to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester due to safety concerns sparked by the protest.
