Zohran Mamdani’s father criticized Columbia’s antisemitism task force as a ‘prosecutorial agency’
The academic father of anti-Zionist Mayor Mamdani has criticized Columbia University’s Anti-Semitism Task Force, calling it a “prosecutorial body” and likening it to the divisive tactics used by British colonizers, according to reports. Mahmoud Mamdani, a professor in Columbia’s anthropology department, reconsidered his statements during a University Senate meeting last month after a controversial report […]
Father of mayor-elect says Columbia’s students against Israel are frightened
Concerns Grow Over Anti-Israel Activism at Columbia University Mahmoud Mamdani, father of the newly elected mayor of New York, Zoran Mamdani, expressed that anti-Israel student activists at Columbia University are feeling quite anxious regarding the institution’s approach to addressing anti-Semitism. “I’m really thankful for the chance to collaborate with him,” Mamdani shared, recalling his role […]
House Republican Raises Concern About Columbia’s CCP-Connected ‘China Trek’
Concerns Raised Over Columbia University’s Exchange Program with China A student organization at Columbia University is facilitating a foreign exchange trip to China, which is reportedly backed by a group linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This program, referred to as “China Trek,” has drawn scrutiny, prompting Republican Rep. John Moolener, who chairs the […]
Harvard is looking to resolve issues following Columbia’s $200 million penalty related to a civil rights investigation, according to Trump.
WASHINGTON – Harvard University is reportedly looking to settle following Columbia’s decision to recover all of its grant funds, which involved a $200 million penalty addressing civil rights violations, as President Trump stated on Friday. “Harvard wants to settle down, but Columbia managed that situation quite effectively,” Trump shared with reporters on the South Lawn […]
Education Secretary Linda McMahon hopes Harvard takes lessons from Columbia’s $200M settlement.
WASHINGTON – Education Secretary Linda McMahon expressed on Thursday that he “hopes” Harvard University will reconsider its legal actions against the Trump administration regarding the potential loss of $2.6 billion in federal funding, which is tied to concerns about anti-Semitism on campus. McMahon encouraged Harvard to reflect on the recent situation at Columbia University, which […]
Columbia’s Payment is the Biggest Settlement for Antisemitism Victims by the EEOC
Columbia University has reached a significant agreement with the Trump administration, announced on Wednesday. The university will pay a total of $200 million in fines, alongside an additional $21 million to resolve allegations of anti-Semitism put forth by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). This settlement is part of a deal to reclaim substantial federal […]
Mahmoud Khalil criticizes Columbia’s double standards at his first NYC rally after being released by ICE
Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel protester, criticized what he sees as hypocrisy at Columbia University on Sunday. He highlighted the university’s claims of supporting international students while spending three months in an immigration detention center prior to his release last week. “We need to address Columbia University’s hypocrisy. Just two weeks ago, they said they wanted […]
Columbia’s accreditation is challenged following the recent Trump criticism.
Department of Education Audits Columbia University for Accreditation Standards The Civil Rights Office of the Department of Education sent a notice on Wednesday to accrediting organizations to audit Columbia University, indicating that Ivy League schools, including Columbia, currently fail to meet accreditation standards. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is responsible for ensuring […]
Trump challenges Columbia’s accreditation: What does it imply?
The Trump administration made a significant move against Columbia University recently. While universities often vie for federal student loans and Pell grants, this situation could heavily impact Columbia’s access to such financial support. The education department, in its latest announcement, stated that Columbia has violated Title VI of the federal anti-discrimination law, claiming the university […]
Columbia’s lack of response to anti-Israel protests breached civil rights law: HHS
Accusations Against Columbia University by Trump Administration The Trump administration has accused Columbia University of breaching federal laws concerning what they call “deliberate indifference” to anti-Israel protests that have unfolded on campus since October 7, 2023. According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Civil Rights Office (OCR), Columbia has contravened Title VI of […]