Columbia University ‘not even close’ to meeting Trump’s demands to restore $400M in funding, antisemitism task force chief says
The head of the federal task force to combat anti-Semitism dismissed the “rumors” on Thursday, claiming that Columbia University is approaching a deal to recover $400 million in federal funds frozen by the Trump administration, and that Ivy League schools are “not approaching” to meet President Trump's demands. “There were rumours that Colombia's $400 billion […]
Columbia rallies past Washington in First Four for first-ever March Madness win
The Columbia women's basketball team that took the floor in the second half wasn't the same as the women in the first two quarters. The Lions looked like the team they were all seasons in the Lions. They were rough, diving for loose balls, forcing them to leave, and making shots. Reilly Weiss, who scored […]
Columbia, Barnard ordered to refrain from turning over student disciplinary records
NEW YORK – A federal judge on Thursday ordered Columbia University and Bernard University to refrain from responsibly asking a Republican-led House committee on student disciplinary records until at least next week, Mahmoud Khalil and other students hold a hearing in pursuit of a temporary restraining order. Halil, a graduate student at Columbia University, filed […]
Columbia University law school targeted with hate-filled email calling for ‘death’ to Israel
The hatred-filled agitator sent an anti-Semitic email to Columbia Law School this week. Security guards from Ivy League Schools, which have erupted multiple anti-Israel protests over the past year, received threatening emails on Monday and reported them to police on Wednesday, authorities and sources said. A hated email sent to Columbia University law school called […]
Judge tells Columbia not to give House GOP student data until after Tuesday hearing
The district judge said Thursday that Columbia University will not provide information to the House Education Committee, which requested student disciplinary action until after a scheduled hearing on Tuesday. The GOP-led House committee was requesting data on recent activities on campus, including student-specific disciplinary information, as Republicans accused students of failing to protect them from […]
Trump admin deadline set to expire as ‘productive’ talks continue with embattled Columbia, putting $400M in fed funding at risk
The federal government and Columbia University engaged in an 11-hour debate on Thursday about whether Ivy League schools will turn to President Trump's demands or risk $400 million in federal funds as deadlines pass. “There was a productive conversation going on, there was an area of preconditions, which we needed to clarify and address for […]
Columbia anti-Israel ringleader Mahmoud Khalil arrest seen on camera
The mobile phone video shows the arrest of Columbia University anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil by federal immigration agents. The two-minute clip shows several immigration agents facing off against Halil in the lobby of his university-owned residence informing him that he will be “arrested” and ordering him to “stop resistance.” “This is not necessary,” replies Halil, […]
Columbia looking at First Four and beyond in March Madness 2025
There is one thing Columbia women's basketball wouldn't have traveled without this season. It is the poster board that Coach Megan Griffith created the team's “potential board.” The goal is to provide players with concrete trackers of team progress throughout the season. Use Little Lions head stickers as markers to indicate growth. Once a week, […]
Columbia University may bow to Trump’s demands over campus antisemitism as $400M federal funding deadline looms: report
Columbia University is reportedly considering falling into President Trump's demands, including a mask ban and a massive crackdown on anti-Israel protests on campus. Arguing that Ivy League schools failed to comply with the anti-discrimination law, the Trump administration announced earlier this month plans to curb grants and contracts, representing roughly 8% of U.S. tax funds. […]
‘Columbia Didn’t Do Enough’ on Antisemitism, But Trump Is Trying to Hurt Universities
On MSNBC's “All In” broadcast on Tuesday, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the leader of the Senate minority, said “Columbia hasn't been enough to fight anti-Semitism.” I think it's spreading with the aim of hurting the university, and I think it's very, very wrong. ” Host Chris Hayes asked, “Do you think this is a sincere […]