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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

US campus protests of Israeli ‘genocide’ offer hope to students from Gaza

Student protests in the United States have caught the attention of students from Gaza, giving them hope for the future.

Al Jazeera

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.

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Columbia University cancels main commencement ceremony after Gaza protests

Announcement comes days after New York police raided and dispersed the Gaza solidarity encampment on Columbia’s campus.

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Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony due to Gaza protests

Columbia University is cancelling its main, university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the university announced Monday.

France 24

President Trump Accuses Biden Donors Of Funding Anti-Israel Protests

Former President Trump's comments on Columbia University's commencement cancellation and alleged connection between Biden's donors and anti-Israel protests...

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Emory University Relocates Commencement Ceremony Due To Safety Concerns

Emory University relocates commencement ceremony to Duluth, Georgia due to safety concerns amidst protests.

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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

Pseudonymity Tentatively Allowed in "Wet Farts" Wrongful Discipline Lawsuit Against Columbia

When may plaintiffs in highly politically controversial cases sue pseudonymously, in order to avoid public hostility?

Reason

Columbia University Offers Pass/Fail Option For Spring 2024 Classes

Columbia College and General Studies students can opt for pass/D/fail grading. Ongoing anti-Israel protests at the university have led to arrests.

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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

"SNL" spoofs parents' take on protests

Fighting for what's right? Yes. Skipping class to go sit in a tent? No

Salon

NYC says half of those arrested at 2 pro-Palestinian campus protests were not students

Following the mayor's claims that "outside agitators" escalated protests this week at two Manhattan campuses, city officials released data saying 134 of the 282 people arrested were not students.

WEKU

Columbia University Agitator Linked To Multi-Million Dollar Ad Empire

Learn about James Carlson, a wealthy heir with a history of criminal charges, involved in a recent incident at Columbia University.

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Al Jazeera

‘We won’t stop’: How Columbia’s students etched a new Gaza protest legacy

Inside a movement that took over a university building and lost its encampment within 24 hours – yet refuses to die.

The Guardian - US

The adultification of children has consequences from Palestine to the US

Hind Rajab was six years old when she was killed in Gaza. So why did a CNN host refer to her as ‘a woman’?

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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.

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 - US

Let us remember the last time students occupied Columbia University

In 1985, Columbia students occupied campus to push for divestment from South Africa. Five months later, the university cut ties to the apartheid regime after years of dragging its feet

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Columbia University Eases Campus Restrictions For Morningside Faculty

Columbia University eases campus restrictions to allow limited access amid protests, prioritizing safety and academic continuity.

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NYPD Officer Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall

NYPD officer accidentally fires shot inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall during anti-Israel protester removal. No injuries reported.

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Gunfire Incident At Columbia University Campus Under Review By DA

NYPD officer discharged weapon at Columbia University's Hamilton Hall. Manhattan DA reviewing incident. No injuries reported.

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Profs rip Adams "outside agitator" trope

"A pathetic attempt to discredit the political investments and moral conscience of this movement," professor says

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