Data of Columbia University students and staff taken in politically motivated cyberattack by ‘hacktivist’
Cyberattack on Columbia University Affects Millions It seems that a group of veteran “hacktivists” asserts they’re driven by a political motive, claiming to represent over 2 million students, applicants, and employees at Columbia University during a recent cyberattack. A well-planned digital activist effort managed to take down the Ivy League institution’s systems for several hours […]
House Committee examining Columbia University’s leadership’s concerning remarks on antisemitism on campus
The House Education Committee has looked into messages from Columbia University leaders, suggesting they may be downplaying concerns about anti-Semitism on Ivy League campuses. A letter from Representatives Tim Wahlberg (R-MI) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is pressing Columbia’s President, Claire Shipman, to clarify certain statements. These messages seemed to label worries about anti-Semitic sentiments at […]
Columbia University faces a potential cyber attack
Reports indicate that Columbia University experienced a suspected cyberattack on Tuesday morning, which took down its systems for several hours, prompting officials to alert authorities. “This morning, the IT system at Columbia University encountered a disruption that affected services on the Morningside campus,” the university stated in a notification. “Our IT team is currently working […]
Khalil leads a fresh protest in Columbia following his release from immigration detention.
Mahmoud Khalil, known for his anti-Israel activism, made his way back to Columbia University on Sunday, just days after a judge ordered his release from immigration detention. During a protest march in New York City, Khalil spoke about past attempts by the Trump administration to detain and deport him. “So, who really is Mahmoud Khalil?” […]
Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released from detention following a judge’s decision
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist and graduate student at Columbia University, was released on bail from an immigration detention center in Louisiana on Friday, following a judge’s order. He is set to return to New York, where his wife and baby reside, and must inform the Department of Homeland Security of his new address within […]
Trump Administration Achieves Win Over Columbia
Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit from Teachers’ Unions Against Funding Cuts A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit initiated by two teachers’ unions challenging funding cuts by the Trump administration to Columbia University. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed the lawsuit in March after the Trump […]
Jewish student reaches settlement with Columbia University
Jewish Student Settles Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Columbia University A Jewish graduate student who claimed she was expelled from her program for observing the Sabbath has reached a settlement with Columbia University concerning a religious discrimination lawsuit. Details of the settlement, pursued with the assistance of Lawfare Project and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, remain […]
Battles between Harvard and Columbia with Trump highlight lessons for other universities
The conflict between the Trump administration and institutions like Harvard and Columbia offers valuable insights for other universities as they navigate the president’s attempts to influence their policies. While Trump has made clear his intent to challenge higher education on the campaign trail, the extent of his confrontational approach took many schools by surprise. In […]
Columbia protester who expressed anti-Jewish views admits guilt in three hate crime attacks but apologizes to the Palestinian community.
Tarek Bazluk, a 20-year-old who has self-identified as Jewish and connected to Hamas, has pleaded guilty to committing several hate crimes against Jews but only sought forgiveness from the Palestinian community. During a federal court appearance in Manhattan, Bazluk—who was involved in violent protests regarding the Gaza conflict from April 2024 to January 2025—expressed regret […]
In battle with Columbia, Trump aims for a ‘death sentence’
Trump’s Higher Education War: Columbia University on the Brink Columbia University has found itself at the forefront of President Trump’s conflict with higher education, facing significant threats under his administration. While other universities are also experiencing severe budget cuts from multiple federal agencies, Columbia specifically is under pressure that could lead to losing its accreditation, […]