Columbia takes new actions to address antisemitism during talks with the Trump administration
Columbia University Steps Up Against Anti-Semitism Columbia University revealed new initiatives on Tuesday aimed at addressing anti-Semitism on campus, following extensive discussions with the Trump administration. One of the most debated decisions was the adoption of the definition of anti-Semitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). While this definition is commonly accepted […]
Trustee from Columbia University Calls for Adhering to Trump’s Requests
Concerns Over Anti-Semitism at Columbia University Dr. Shoshana Shendelman, a member of the Columbia University Councillor, sent a letter to the university’s board on Monday, urging them to adhere to the demands set by the Trump administration. As reported, following the Trump administration’s decision to reduce funding to schools due to anti-Semitism on campuses, Columbia […]
Israeli professor departs Columbia University due to protests against Israel
Professor Shay Davidai of Columbia University in Israel resigned on Wednesday due to ongoing dissatisfaction with the anti-Israel protests happening on campus. Davidai expressed his concerns, stating, “The university hasn’t taken the anti-Semitic, anti-Israel, and anti-American demonstrations seriously. Columbia’s leadership has failed us.” He’s critical of the current administration’s integrity, saying he doesn’t trust them […]
Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter, an activist, is jobless and selling secondhand clothes 15 months after being arrested at an anti-Israel protest in Columbia.
Isla Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), shared on Tuesday that she is currently jobless following her graduation from Barnard College. “Unemployment got me,” she posted alongside selfies on her Instagram Stories. The 22-year-old, who is known for her activism, seems to be selling some of her clothes to her 82,000+ followers on […]
Zohran Mamdani listed as Asian and African American in Columbia application
Controversy Surrounds NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor, identifies himself as a socialist and describes his mixed heritage as both Asian and African American. This self-identification was noted in a 2009 college application to Columbia University. At 33 years old, Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant, emphasized that he chose multiple […]
Adams and Cuomo request Mamdani’s Columbia records; Sliwa dismisses it as a distraction
Investigation Sought into Mamdani’s Columbia Application New York City Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo are calling for a thorough investigation regarding allegations that Zoran Mamdani misrepresented his racial identity on his Columbia University application, claiming he identified as African-American. In the meantime, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa argues that these accusations serve as […]
Zohran Mamdani stated that calling himself African American would be ‘deceptive’ while campaigning just months before the news from Columbia emerged.
Zoran Mamdani’s Identity in the Spotlight Zoran Mamdani, the leading candidate for mayor in New York City and a democratic socialist, has acknowledged that referring to him as African-American might be “misleading.” This contrasts with his Columbia University application where he indicated African-American among his racial identities. A video that has recently reemerged showcases Mamdani, […]
Adams calls for Columbia to make Mamdani’s admission records public
Mayor Requests Admission Records of Zoran Mamdani New York City Mayor Eric Adams has asked Columbia University to release the admission records of Zoran Mamdani. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim immigrant from Uganda, is a key figure in the current mayoral race. He applied to Columbia in 2009, identifying himself as “Asian” and “African American,” as […]
NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani listed as Black on Columbia application
Controversy Surrounds Zohran Mamdani’s Columbia University Application Zohran Mamdani, who is running for Mayor of New York City as a Democrat, was listed as “black or African American” on a Columbia University application from 2009. This information emerged from a recent leak, revealing internal data from past Columbia applications, reportedly part of a broader hack […]
Zohran Mamdani identified as Asian and African American on his Columbia application, according to a report.
Controversy Surrounding Zoran Mamdani’s University Application Zoran Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant and recent Democratic mayoral appointee, indicated both “Asian” and “Black or African-American” on his application to Columbia University, as reported on Thursday. The 33-year-old’s application, made in 2009 when he was a high school senior, was ultimately rejected. Born in Uganda, he did not […]