Graduate students from Columbia share stories of Ukrainian solidarity at the frontlines.
Samnahinth, a US Air Force drone pilot, recently returned to New York City after spending three weeks volunteering on the frontline in Ukraine. The 32-year-old, who is studying art at Columbia University, understandably feels uneasy about coming back home, especially after being surrounded by anti-Israel protests in May. He’s a proud patriot and joined the […]
McMahon: Columbia agreement sets a standard for other universities
Columbia University Settlement and Accountability Measures Colorado Springs, CO – In a recent interview, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discussed Columbia University’s $200 million settlement with the Trump administration, characterizing it as a step towards creating a culture of accountability. This settlement is particularly relevant in light of recent protests against the Gaza war that […]
Columbia professor might depart from the university because of its new definition of antisemitism
Concerns Rise in Academia Over New Anti-Semitism Definition Marianne Hirsch, a prominent genocide scholar at Columbia University, has long relied on the writings of Hannah Arendt, particularly regarding Nazi war crimes. Yet, following Colombia’s recent adoption of a new definition of anti-Semitism—which classifies certain criticisms of Israel as hate speech—Hirsch worries that referencing Arendt’s influential […]
Carville criticizes Columbia for the Trump settlement: ‘I’ve never encountered such cowards in my life’
Columbia University Settles With Trump Administration Democratic strategist James Kerrville criticized Columbia University for agreeing to a $221 million settlement with President Trump’s administration in exchange for restoring federal funds. During a Thursday night segment on Fox News with Jesse Waters, Kerrville remarked, “You were talking about Paramount and how they collapsed. The biggest cave […]
Concerns rise over Columbia settlement as McMahon announces a ‘model’ for other schools.
Columbia University’s recent settlement with the Trump administration is stirring significant discussions within the realm of higher education. It appears to set a precedent for how other universities might respond to similar pressures. Supporters of Columbia are understandably frustrated by the university’s cooperation, while Trump’s backers view it as a step in the right direction. […]
Columbia reaches agreement with janitors made to clean swastikas during campus unrest
Two maintenance workers at Columbia University recently settled a complaint after alleging they were held hostage by anti-Israeli protesters during riots last year. Leicester Wilson and Mario Torres reached an undisclosed settlement with the university shortly after Columbia announced a $220 million agreement with the Trump administration concerning civil rights violations and discriminatory practices to […]
Columbia janitors ambushed by anti-Israel group reach undisclosed settlement.
Two custodians at Columbia University, Leicester Wilson and Mario Torres, have reached a $220 million settlement with the school after filing complaints about their distressing experiences during anti-Israel protests. The settlement arises from civil rights violations and allegations of racism within the university. This agreement effectively ends their legal battle with Columbia, but they continue […]
Antisemitism Exposed Newsletter: Is Columbia finally understanding?
Anti-Semitism Exposed Newsletter Highlights Recent Events The “Anti-Semitism Exposed” newsletter discusses the ongoing narrative concerning anti-Semitic bias in the U.S. and globally. In this edition: Over 70 students from Columbia University have faced disciplinary action over a year after a violent incident at the campus library. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign office was vandalized with anti-Israel sentiments. […]
Columbia reaches agreement with Trump: 5 key points to understand
Columbia University has reached a settlement with the Trump administration, concluding months of negotiations, with the announcement made on Monday evening. As part of the agreement, Columbia will pay $221 million to restore over $400 million in federal funding that had been cut by the administration. Initially, this action was framed as a response to […]
Columbia to allocate $221M to reinstate funds reduced by the Trump administration
Columbia University announced on Wednesday that it has reached a settlement with the Trump administration, agreeing to pay $221 million and reinstate federal funding previously removed due to an investigation into alleged anti-Semitism on campus. The settlement stipulates that the university will pay $200 million to the federal government spread out over three years, alongside […]