News

Anti-Israel protesters torch diplomas outside Columbia University on graduation day
Anti-Israel protesters burned diplomas outside Columba University Wednesday demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil who was ...
Columbia University's Graduation Ceremony Thrown into Chaos as Anti-Israel Protesters Burn Diplomas, Boo President and Chant 'Free Mehmoud'
Last year's graduation ceremony was called off due to safety concerns after an anti-Israel protest encampment took over the ...
WPEC CBS 1213h
Columbia grads shred, burn diplomas amid pro-Palestine protest
Several graduates of Columbia University on Wednesday shredded and burned their diplomas in a show of support for Palestine.
Pro-Palestine protesters burn diplomas and clash with police at Columbia graduation
Students and activists in the Palestine solidarity movement protested Columbia University’s graduation on Wednesday, with ...
Gothamist11h
Columbia acting president defends academic freedom at relatively quiet commencement
Acting President Claire Shipman said attacks on institutions of learning are tantamount to attacks on American democracy.
The New York Sun11h
Anti-Israel Graduates at Columbia Branded ‘Spoiled Brats’ for Ripping Up, Burning Diplomas at Commencement
Students seeking to enjoy the ceremony in peace couldn’t catch a break.
Explore more
Columbia suspends over 65 students following pro-Palestinian protest in library
Columbia University has suspended dozens of students and barred alums and others who participated in a pro-Palestinian ...
Columbia faculty rights group condemns university's handling of library takeover: 'Authoritarian ethos'
A faculty rights group at Columbia University condemned the administration for calling the NYPD to gain control over an ...
ICE won’t let Mahmoud Khalil hold newborn as Columbia activist remains detained on day of commencement ceremony
Khalil’s representatives said that ICE’s refusal stood in contrast to the agency’s directives encouraging contact visits and ...