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Columbia Graduation Marked by Protests, Absence of Mahmoud Khalil
NEW YORK–Columbia University’s acting president defended higher education and acknowledged the absence of Mahmoud Khalil ...
Anti-Israel protesters spark chaos outside Columbia University graduation with diploma-burning, aggressive chants
Some newly minted grads torched their diplomas in protest, loudly booing, chanting and brandishing signs denouncing Israel.
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Columbia U. graduation back on schedule after pro-Palestinian protests prompted 2024 cancellation
Columbia University plans to hold its traditional institution-wide commencement ceremony on Wednesday after cancelling it in ...
Columbia students boo university president at graduation over Palestinian activist arrest
Columbia students rally for peer Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE over pro-Palestinian activism, at the 2025 commencement ceremony.
Students heckle Columbia acting president at graduation, shout 'Free Mahmoud'
Columbia's acting president Claire Shipman faced protests during graduation, as students demanded freedom for Mahmoud Khalil ...
Columbia University acting president booed during graduation speech, faces chants of "free Mahmoud"
Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman was greeted with boos and chants of "free Mahmoud" as she took the ...
Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil’s absence at graduation
Khalil, a graduate student in Columbia’s international affairs program, has remained detained since March 8 when immigration ...
Pomp and Dire Circumstances at Columbia’s Graduation
By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Columbia University held graduation this week, with thousands receiving their degrees. Some ...
Columbia University’s leader booed at graduation, grads shout ‘free Mahmoud’
Columbia University’s acting President Claire Shipman was drowned out by angry boos and chants at the school’s graduation ...
Columbia president is booed at commencement
Columbia University President Claire Shipman was booed on Wednesday during her commencement address to the class of 2025.
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Columbia Graduation Marked by Protests, Absence of Mahmoud Khalil
Johanna Hansel/dpa/Zuma Press NEW YORK–Columbia University’s acting president defended higher education and acknowledged the absence of Mahmoud Khalil during the school’s commencement ...