Pro-Israel professor Shai Davidai exits Columbia University
Israeli-born Columbia University professor Shai Davidai, who ripped the school's failure to address campus antisemitism, is leaving his post, effective July 8, 2025.
Israeli-born Columbia University professor Shai Davidai, who ripped the school's failure to address campus antisemitism, is leaving his post, effective July 8, 2025.
Barnard College settles a lawsuit brought by Jewish students over alleged rising antisemitism. The agreement includes a campus-wide mask ban, disengagement from the Columbia University Apartheid Divest group, and the creation of a Title VI coordinator to oversee anti-discrimination compliance.
The Wall Street Journal reports that Columbia University and the Trump administration are in advanced talks to restore federal funding, previously cut due to alleged antisemitism. Columbia seeks to regain funding while maintaining autonomy.
Columbia University's interim president Claire Shipman apologizes privately after leaked texts show her targeting a Jewish trustee for pro-Israel views and calling for an Arab board member.
Two days after being released from immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil participates in anti-Israel protest in New York City in which participants chant “Palestine will live forever”.
Federal judge orders the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian Arab protests at Columbia University, who has been in custody since March facing potential deportation.
Alistair Kitchen, an Australian writer and former student in the U.S., was deported from the United States after writing articles supporting student protests at Columbia University against Israel.
US District Judge rules that the Trump administration cannot use foreign policy to justify detaining Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil.
Trump administration initiates action to revoke Columbia University's accreditation, citing the school's failure to protect Jewish students from harassment.
The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.
Federal judge rules that the Trump administration's attempt to deport pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is "likely unconstitutional," though he remains detained.
Jason Kao no longer employed by Bloomberg after his arrest during the occupation of a university library by anti-Israel radicals earlier this month.
Federal judge rules that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian Arab activist and Columbia University student, can attend his graduation on May 21 despite Trump administration efforts to deport him.
Former Columbia University president Katrina Armstrong will return as CEO of the university’s medical center in June, after taking a sabbatical following a controversial deposition in which she failed to recall antisemitic incidents documented in Columbia’s own report.
Columbia University suspends 65 students after a protest at Butler Library glorified terrorist Basel Al-Araj. During the protest, which disrupted final exam preparations, demonstrators called for divestment from Israel and handed out pamphlets promoting Al-Araj’s actions.
Federal judge demands the Trump administration justify its attempt to deport Palestinian Arab Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil under a rarely used law citing foreign policy concerns.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, where masked demonstrators overtook Butler Library, says that while peaceful protest is protected, lawlessness and hate will not be tolerated.
Masked demonstrators take over Columbia University’s Butler Library, disrupting students preparing for final exams. Protesters declare the library a “liberated zone,” prompting university condemnation.
Columbia University will cut nearly 180 staff positions following the Trump administration’s suspension of $400 million in federal funding.
Palestinian Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi freed from ICE custody on judge’s orders, immediately sends message to Trump
Federal officials defend detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil by citing a potential flight risk, according to new court filings.
White House dismisses sharp criticism from over 100 US universities decrying alleged political interference in academia, following Harvard's legal challenge over federal funding threats.
Columbia University students and alumni chain themselves to campus gates, demanding the release of two detained Palestinian Arab students.
Columbia University student and Palestinian Arab activist arrested by ICE agents during a routine citizenship appointment in Vermont. Advocates claim his detention is politically motivated.
Louisiana immigration judge rules that activist Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil, who initiated anti-Israel protests on campus, can be deported, despite ongoing legal efforts by his lawyers. His legal team vows to continue fighting, with a federal case challenging his detention on free speech grounds.
Memorandum signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio invokes foreign policy concerns in explaining reasons for the request to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and anti-Israel activist.
Louisiana immigration judge is weighing whether to end deportation proceedings against Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University activist detained for his involvement in anti-Israel protests.
CUAD leader facing deportation claims Columbia 'laid the groundwork for my abduction' and attacks Jewish students in anger-fueled op ed in student newspaper.
Students state they will not move until Columbia U. reveals who provided the name of CUAD leader Mahmoud Khalil to ICE, demand Khalil's release.
US judge rules that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil may contest his arrest by immigration authorities in New Jersey rather than Louisiana, where he is detained.
Columbia University Apartheid Divest, that was led by Mahmoud Khalil, has one of its social media accounts suspended over its explicit endorsement of violence.
Claire Shipman, the newly appointed president of Columbia University, dismissed Congressional hearings on campus antisemitism and called for reinstating student groups suspended for antisemitism, House report reveals.
After succumbing to government demands to combat anti-Semitism, Katrina Armstrong, the interim president of Columbia University, resigned from her position.
Judge rules that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain incarcerated in Louisiana as the judge deliberates on whether his legal challenge should proceed in federal court there or in New Jersey.
Federal judge rules that Yunseo Chung, a Columbia University student who participated in anti-Israel campus protests, cannot be detained while contesting orders for her deportation.
Faculty members at Columbia University file lawsuit against the Trump administration in effort to restore $400 million in federal funding that was withdrawn over concerns related to antisemitism.
Government demands Columbia Unviersity fulfill its agreement to take steps to protect Jewish students after the school's interim president assured faculty there is no mask ban.
Following report she assured faculty there would be no mask ban on campus, Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong states, 'Any suggestion that these measures are illusory, or lack my personal support, is unequivocally false.'
Columbia University student accuses Trump administration of targeting her for deportation due to her pro-Palestinian Arab stance.
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon says govt. will need to see Columbia U. actually implement the reforms it agreed to for its $400 in federal funds to be restored.
Families of hostages abducted by Hamas on October 7 file lawsuit against Mahmoud Khalil and several student groups, accuse them of "aiding and abetting Hamas' continuing acts of international terrorism".
US President Trump's team says Columbia agreed to “enforcing a strict anti-masking policy,' interim President Katrina Armstrong tells faculty there is no mask ban.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon says Columbia University is making progress toward regaining federal funding following the institution’s agreement to implement key policy changes demanded by the Trump administration.
US government says Columbia U. protest leader hid multiple items, including connections to UNRWA and membership in CUAD, on his visa application, and this is grounds to deport him.
Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University student activist responsible for anti-Israel protests on campus, appears in immigration court in Louisiana, for hearing which focused on scheduling.
Columbia University agrees to comply with Trump’s demands for reforms in order to restore $400 million in federal funding that was revoked earlier this month over anti-Israel activity on campus.
US President accuses the opposing party of choosing to focus on issues the majority of Americans disagree with them on, including the campaign on behalf of campus anti-Israel protest leader.
Federal judge rules that the case of Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil will be transferred to New Jersey.
Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over his involvement in campus protests against Israel at Columbia, accuses both the Trump and Biden administrations of “anti-Palestinian racism”.
2 university employees who were trapped and had to struggle to escape when anti-Israel protesters took over Hamilton Hall file complaint with federal workplace civil rights org. over their experiences.
Debra Winger participates in protest in support for Columbia graduate facing deportation for allegedly supporting Hamas, says she regrets being raised to believe Israel is a homeland for Jews.
Mahmoud Khalil's former classmate says she dropped a class they took together at Columbia because he made her feel so 'uncomfortable,' complaints fell on deaf ears.
US Department of Justice launches investigation into Columbia University, suspecting the school concealed illegal aliens on its campus.
Leqaa Kordia, who was involved in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University, arrested by Homeland Security agents. Her arrest marks a continuation of federal authorities’ crackdown on individuals violating visa regulations while engaging in anti-Israel campus demonstrations.
Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil became one of the faces of the protests against Israel at Columbia University last spring and now faces possible de
Columbia University announces disciplinary measures against students involved in last spring’s takeover of a campus building during an anti-Israel protest.
Mahmoud Khalil worked for over four years as a program manager at the UK’s Syria Office.
Secretary of State rejects criticism that the arrest of pro-Palestinian Arab activist Mahmoud Khalil contradicts the Trump administration’s commitment to free speech: This is about people that don't have a right to be in the United States to begin with.
Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student who was responsible for anti-Israel protests on campus, will remain in detention in Louisiana until at least next week.
Protesters gather ahead of hearing to support Mahmoud Khalil, the US green card holder who faces deportation over antisemitic protests at Columbia and support for Hamas.