Columbia University

Explained: Why a Columbia Student Protester Is Facing Deportation And What Happens Next

Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University grad student, is facing deportation after participating in campus protests against Israel. Here’s a point-by-point breakdown of what’s going on:  Who Is Mahmoud Khalil? A 30-year-old Palestinian graduate student studying international affairs at Columbia University became a known face during campus protests over Israel’s military...

Trump Administration Says Columbia Student Covered Up UNRWA Ties

The Trump administration has said that Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil did not disclose that he worked for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in his visa application, adding that the withholding such information should be grounds for deportation, Reuters reported on...

Columbia Caves! University Bows to Trump’s Demands After $400M Federal Funds Withdrawal

Columbia University has agreed to implement several measures in response to demands from the Trump administration after the federal government withdrew approximately $400 million in grants and contracts over allegations of antisemitism. The decision was outlined in a university memo released on Friday. The move comes amid broader actions by...

Who Is Ranjani Srinivasan? Indian Scholar At Columbia University Whose Visa Was Revoked By Trump Administration For Pro-Palestinian Protest

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian national and doctoral student at Columbia University, has left the United States after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed her departure, which occurred on Tuesday. The Washington Times, citing DHS sources, reported that Srinivasan was seen hurriedly...

Columbia University Announces Disciplinary Actions Against Students Over Pro-Palestinian Protests

Columbia University announced on Thursday that it has issued a range of disciplinary actions against students who occupied a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, Reuters reported. The decision comes amid increased federal scrutiny, including the Trump administration's cancellation of $400 million in grants and contracts over the university's...

Trump Punishes Columbia University, Cancels $400 Million Federal Grants Over Alleged Anti-Semitism Inaction

The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will revoke approximately $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, citing the institution’s failure to address persistent harassment of Jewish students. The decision follows ongoing concerns about the university’s alleged inaction in the face of rising anti-Semitic incidents on its campus....