Two delegations of Congressional lawmakers plan to visit Columbia University. A group of Jewish Democrats announced they will walk with Jewish Students. The visits come while anti-Israel protests have engulfed the Ivy League school. Progressive 'Squad' member Ilhan Omar's daughter. about
Lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to send the National Guard to Columbia University as it deals with intense and sometimes violent anti-Israel protests. A dueling coalition of Democratic and Republican lawmakers visited the university to condemn the anti-Semitic, pro-Palestinian protests and called for the immediate resignation of the institution's president.The demonstrations have been ongoing since last Wednesday and have seen outbreaks of violence and arrests, including the detention...
The student, identified as 'John Doe' in court documents, sprayed brands such as 'Liquid A ' and 'Wet Farts' into the air during the January 19 demonstration. He was suspended from the school for a year and a half over the alleged incident. The protesters claimed the 'fart spray' that 'stink-bombed' them caused headaches, nausea and fatigue, according to court records
The president of Columbia University is facing a possible censure vote for calling the NYPD to arrest students at an anti-war encampment on the school's campus. Chris Jansing spoke to Jacob Schmeltz, who is a senior at Columbia, about his current experience there as a student.
“There has been this discourse that Columbia is this hotbed of antisemitism, but it’s just a bunch of nerds sitting on the ground playing games, chanting and doing homework,” said one student who has been at the college protest camp.
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona on Tuesday said his department has opened an investigation into Columbia University for potential violations of civil rights laws amid pro-Palestinian protests and danger to Jewish students.
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world’s most prominent global financial institutions. At the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, for example, she tackled both the European debt crisis and the Arab Spring. It remains
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik's leadership is under fire
By ANNIE MA AP Education Writer Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world’s most prominent global financial institutions. At the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, for example, she tackled both the European debt crisis and the Arab Spring. It remains
Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests
Columbia University president Minouche Shafik testifying before a House Committee on Education on April 17, 2024. Less than a year into the job, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik is facing calls to resign from both the left and right for her handling of pro-Palestinian protests at the Ivy League school. [ more › ]
Student leaders behind the Columbia University "Gaza Solidarity" tent encampment revealed a new demand in their negotiations with school officials: an apology letter from president Minouche Shafik, which they say is "on the table" as they remain in the encampment more than a week after launching it.