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News and updates about Columbia University

Campus antisemitism:

Trump administration investigates five US universities

Education Department announces new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five US universities, including Columbia University and the University of California, Berkeley.

Trump administration investigates five US universities

Amid campus antisemitism

Jewish professor quits Columbia University

Prof. Avi Friedman, an adjunct professor at Columbia's business school, informs the university's leadership of his resignation due to what he describes as "systematic" anti-Israel bias on campus.

Jewish professor quits Columbia University

Columbia University:

Two individuals who stormed Israeli professor's class identified

Columbia University says it identified two individuals from an “affiliated institution” who took part in disruption of course on the history of modern Israel last week. The students have been barred from entering the campus and referred to their “home institution for further investigation and discipline.”

Two individuals who stormed Israeli professor's class identified

Columbia University:

Student suspended over protest at Israeli history class

Columbia University suspends student following a disruption earlier this week during a class on Israeli history, in which protesters distributed flyers with “violent imagery”.

Student suspended over protest at Israeli history class

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel activists protest, disrupt a class

Hundreds of demonstrators rally outside Columbia University, chanting anti-Israel slogans. Separately, activists disrupt class on modern Israel and distribute anti-Israel flyers.

Anti-Israel activists protest, disrupt a class

Anti-Israel professor at Columbia University retires after probe

Columbia University law professor Katherine Franke leaves the university after an investigation found that she discriminated against Israelis in violation of university policies.

Anti-Israel professor at Columbia University retires after probe

Ritchie Torres condemns 'The Columbia Intifada'

Democratic Congressman calls for 'a revolution of the responsible against the Intifada idiocy of the far left' after anti-Israel campus group publishes newspaper filled with anti-Israel screeds.

Ritchie Torres condemns 'The Columbia Intifada'

Campus hate:

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

42-page report finds 'disturbing' avoidance of disciplinary action against students who commit antisemitc crimes by schools like Columbia University, failure to pressure schools by the Biden Administration.

House Republicans find 'systemic' failure to address antisemitism

Appalling:

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

Columbia University professor who referred to Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel as “awesome” is set to teach an upcoming course on Zionism at the institution.

Columbia prof. who hailed October 7 to teach course on Zionism

NYPD treating attack on Columbia student as a hate crime

The incident in question occurred on Monday, when a 22-year-old man made antisemitic remarks and grabbed an Israeli flag from the victim. Columbia University confirms the assailant was not affiliated with the school.

NYPD treating attack on Columbia student as a hate crime

Columbia U:

Jewish student punched in face by anti-Israel protester

During an anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, a protester stole an Israeli flag from visibly Jewish brothers and struck one of the brothers in the face.

Jewish student punched in face by anti-Israel protester

Columbia’s anti-Israel student alliance booted from Instagram

Columbia University Apartheid Divest removed from Instagram following protest announcement containing image of figure holding a Molotov cocktail.

Columbia’s anti-Israel student alliance booted from Instagram

Campus provocation:

SJP distributes anti-Israel publication at Columbia

Activists from Students for Justice in Palestine at Columbia University distribute a four-page newspaper referencing violent efforts to oppose Israel. SJP was suspended at Columbia last year due to anti-Israel activities.

SJP distributes anti-Israel publication at Columbia

Provocation on Veterans Day

Anti-Israel Columbia students plan protest in honor of 'martyrs'

Columbia University Apartheid Divest announces intention to hold an unsanctioned event Monday to protest "the American war machine".

Anti-Israel Columbia students plan protest in honor of 'martyrs'

Columbia U:

Jewish student compensated after 'fart spray' suspension

Columbia University paid $395,000 in settlement after suspending Jewish student for using ‘fart spray,' report says.

Jewish student compensated after 'fart spray' suspension

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

Chuck Schumer advised Columbia University leaders to 'keep their heads down,' ignore criticism of antisemitism management, report says.

Dov Hikind: Chuck Schumer 'nothing but a traitor and kapo'

House Committee:

'University administrators failed to keep Jewish students safe'

US House Committee on Education and the Workforce releases 122-page 'Antisemitism on College Campuses Exposed' report accusing schools of failing to combat and even appeasing antisemitic protesters.

'University administrators failed to keep Jewish students safe'

Pro-Israel Columbia prof's campus access suspended

‘The only person that got suspended from campus is the Jewish professor speaking up against the protests. It’s no longer a double standard. There’s basically no standard for when it comes to Jewish life on campus,' Davidai said.

Pro-Israel Columbia prof's campus access suspended

GOP Reps to FBI:

'Do your jobs, start protecting Jewish students'

Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) write to FBI assistant director James Dennehy demanding the agency open an investigation into anti-Israel group at Columbia University that promotes violence.

'Do your jobs, start protecting Jewish students'

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel org retracts apology for member who 'fights to kill'

Columbia University pro-Palestinian group endorses violence and walks back apology for student who said ‘Zionists don’t deserve to live.’

Anti-Israel org retracts apology for member who 'fights to kill'

40-year-old indicted for burning Israeli flag at Columbia protest

A 40-year-old activist has been indicted on arson charges after burning an Israeli flag during a protest at Columbia University in April.

40-year-old indicted for burning Israeli flag at Columbia protest

Activist indicted for April flag burning at Columbia University

Activist, aged 40, indicted for burning Israeli flag at April Columbia University protest.

Activist indicted for April flag burning at Columbia University

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters at Columbia University stage sit-in at the Institute of Global Politics in the School of International and Public Affairs, where former Secretary of State is teaching a course.

Anti-Israel protesters target Hillary Clinton's course

'Resist until victory'

2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Columbia on 1st day of class

Protests return to university where the first anti-Israel tent encampments were set up last spring. Campus Alma Mater statue defaced.

2 arrested at anti-Israel protest at Columbia on 1st day of class

'Crushing' discrimination against Jews, Israelis at Columbia U

Columbia University antisemitism task force reports ‘crushing’ discrimination against Jewish and Israeli students.

'Crushing' discrimination against Jews, Israelis at Columbia U

Pro-Palestinian groups condemn Meta's 'censorship'

2 pro-Palestinian student groups at NYU, Columbia say Instagram removed their accounts.

Pro-Palestinian groups condemn Meta's 'censorship'

Campus antisemitism:

Columbia U. officials subpoenaed for House probe

Rep. Virginia Foxx, chair of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, announces she is issuing six subpoenas for Columbia University officials amid her panel’s antisemitism investigation.

Columbia U. officials subpoenaed for House probe

Columbia University:

Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return

Most students at Columbia University who faced disciplinary action for participating in pro-Palestinian Arab are expected to return to campus soon.

Most students suspended over anti-Israel protests will return

1st time in decades:

No graduates of Ramaz enroll at Columbia University

Students at elite Orthodox school in Manhattan avoid New York Ivy League school embroiled in antisemitism controversies for first time in more than 20 years.

No graduates of Ramaz enroll at Columbia University

Following months of criticism:

Columbia University President announces resignation

Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik resigns following months of criticism for her handling of campus antisemitism.

Columbia University President announces resignation

Before anti-Israel protests restart:

Only those with school ID allowed on Columbia campus

Columbia University announces that starting today, only those with school IDs are allowed to enter the Manhattan campus as the school prepares for the return of the anti-Israel protests with the start of the new school year.

Only those with school ID allowed on Columbia campus

Consul General of Israel in NY:

'My American friends: The truth always comes out'

Ofir Akunis, Consul General of Israel in NY, in a post on X: 'The boycott movement at Columbia University finally revealed what they really want: The eradication of western civilization.'

'My American friends: The truth always comes out'

Columbia University:

Deans who exchanged antisemitic texts resign

Columbia University officials say three deans who exchanged “very troubling” texts that “disturbingly touched on ancient antisemitic tropes” have resigned from the school.

Deans who exchanged antisemitic texts resign

Letting crickets loose

Antisemitic vandals target Brooklyn home of Columbia exec.

Apartment building of Columbia University official targeted in latest incident of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn. Door broken and insects let loose inside the lobby.

Antisemitic vandals target Brooklyn home of Columbia exec.

Class action:

Reps Bowman, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez sued over Columbia protests

5 Columbia students file lawsuit against groups involved in the antisemitic encampments and protests on campus, including 3 'Squad' members accused of 'inciting and encouraging' the antisemitism.

Reps Bowman, Omar, Ocasio-Cortez sued over Columbia protests

3 Columbia officials who mocked antisemitism panel removed

The 3 former administrators who sent text messages to each other mocking a panel detailing Jewish experiences on campus have been permanently removed from their positions, but remain in Columbia's employ.

3 Columbia officials who mocked antisemitism panel removed

Messages reveal antisemitism on the part of Columbia deans

New Columbia administrator texts show deans discussing Jewish student ‘privilege’ and ‘$$$$,’ and bashing Hillel leader as a ‘problem.’

Messages reveal antisemitism on the part of Columbia deans

Robert Kraft donates $1m to Yeshiva University

After spurning Columbia, Robert Kraft gives $1M to Yeshiva U to support transfer students.

Robert Kraft donates $1m to Yeshiva University

Columbia U:

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Columbia suspends 3 administrators over disparaging texts during panel on campus Jewish life.

3 administrators exchange disparaging texts about antisemitism

Columbia anti-Israel protests:

Charges dropped against dozens of students

Prosecutors announce that dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building in April will have their criminal charges dropped.

Charges dropped against dozens of students

Columbia University:

Professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

Antisemitism task force reveals multiple antisemitic incidents at Columbia University, targeting of Jewish students following October 7 massacre.

Professor told students to avoid 'Jew-controlled' media

Columbia closes probe of sign calling to murder Jewish students

University says it cannot identify anti-Israel protesters who called for murder of Jews and counterprotesters because they were covering their faces.

Columbia closes probe of sign calling to murder Jewish students

Lawsuit settlement

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

Columbia University reaches settlement in class-action lawsuit over intimidation and harassment of Jewish students during anto-Israel protests on campus.

Columbia students to receive 'safety escorts' following protests

Columbia Prof. Shai Davidai:

'Jewish students are strong, they need our back'

Prof. Davidai to Arutz Sheva: “The Jewish students and Jewish community are strong. They are resilient. All they need is us the older generation to come and tell them, ‘Whatever you need, we have your back,’ because they are incredible.”

'Jewish students are strong, they need our back'

From Columbia alum:

Bar Ilan U. receives record $260 million donation

The donation from a Jewish graduate of Columbia University who served in World War Two is one of the largest ever to any Israeli university.

Bar Ilan U. receives record $260 million donation

'Revolt for Rafah'

New anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University

Students for Justice in Palestine make new tent encampment at school where the trend started. 'We're back, b-es.'

New anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University

Prof. Shai Davidai to be awarded at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conf.

Columbia University Professor Shai Davidai will be awarded at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City on Sunday night for his brave activism on behalf of Jewish and Israeli students and faculty.

Prof. Shai Davidai to be awarded at Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conf.

Sinwar is the hero of the mad Western crowds

Known as the "butcher of Khan Younis", Sinwar murdered twelve Palestinian Arabs with his own hands - and enjoyed it. This is the new hero of the spoiled useful idiots on US campuses. Op-ed.

Sinwar is the hero of the mad Western crowds

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

Union Theological Seminary announces its board of trustees endorsed a divestment plan from "companies profiting from war in Palestine/Israel".

Columbia University-affiliated seminary to divest from Israel

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel student tears up diploma during commencement

Graduating students wear zip tie handcuffs during commencement to protest Columbia's decision to remove the anti-Israel tent encampment.

Anti-Israel student tears up diploma during commencement

After anti-Israel comment:

Omar faces censure motion at the House

Rep. Don Bacon introduces motion to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar, who referred to some Jewish students as "pro-genocide".

Omar faces censure motion at the House

Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'

Prof. Shai Davidai has called on researchers from Israel to actively join the fight that he and his colleagues are conducting against the wave of anti-Israel protests on campuses in the USA.

Columbia prof.: 'Israeli friends will be harmed first'

Columbia cancels commencement ceremony after protests

School where anti-Israel 'tent encampments' began announces there will be no university-wide graduation ceremony this year.

Columbia cancels commencement ceremony after protests

Anti-Israel protests:

Not all of the arrested protesters affiliated with Columbia U.

More than 25% of arrested Columbia protesters were not connected to the university, police say.

Not all of the arrested protesters affiliated with Columbia U.

Second Gentleman speaks to Jewish students amid campus protests

White House official says Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff spoke with Jewish students from Columbia University and Barnard College as well as Hillel leaders from Emory and the University of Texas at Austin.

Second Gentleman speaks to Jewish students amid campus protests

Columbia Pres:

University considered 'proposals on divestment' from Israel

After police remove anti-Israel protesters, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik reveals university officials considered acceding to protesters' demands, says they protested for an 'important cause.'

University considered 'proposals on divestment' from Israel

'A proud moment'

NYPD regains control of CCNY campus, raises US flag

Approximately 300 were arrested overnight at CCNY and Columbia after the NYPD was called on to clear out anti-Israel protesters who had been occupying the campuses.

NYPD regains control of CCNY campus, raises US flag

Watch: At UCLA, protesters clash with Los Angeles police

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Los Angeles police during violent demonstrations against Israel-Hamas war at UCLA.

Watch: At UCLA, protesters clash with Los Angeles police

Jewish student sues Columbia U.:

'University did not provide a safe study environment'

Following violent anti-Israel protests, a Jewish student suing Columbia University, details her fears in the lawsuit: ‘Jews were beaten and spat on, were prevented from walking around freely or attending classes.’

'University did not provide a safe study environment'

Amid anti-Israel protests:

Police officers enter Columbia University campus

Large numbers of New York City police officers enter Columbia University as dozens of pro-Palestinian Arab protesters remain on the campus. At least 100 people arrested.

Police officers enter Columbia University campus