BREAKING: Tonight at Columbia University!
— sarah (@sahouraxo) April 20, 2024
Despite the threat of arrests, Columbia University students stand strong, protesting in solidarity with Palestine for the third consecutive night.
“Free, free Palestine!” 🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/rnBZxlcaQm
Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:20am on 08 Mar 2025,Saturday International
On March 7, 2025, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of $400 million in federal grants and contracts awarded to Columbia University, citing the institution's perceived failure to adequately address antisemitic incidents on campus. This decision follows a series of pro-Palestinian demonstrations that reportedly led to harassment of Jewish students. Despite Columbia's efforts to investigate and address these issues, federal authorities deemed the university's actions insufficient. The withdrawal of funds is expected to have significant financial implications for Columbia, which receives approximately $5 billion annually in federal funding. University officials are currently in discussions with the government to restore the grants and have emphasized their commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring campus safety.
