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Columbia University prez defends ex-student Mahmoud Khalil in commencement, sparking graduates’ anger
Acting Columbia University President Claire Shipman on Wednesday bizarrely chose to stoke the flames by acknowledging ...
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Columbia University President Booed at Graduation After Agreeing to Trump Administration’s Demands
Graduation ceremonies are usually filled with celebration, pride, and a sense of unity. But this year’s commencement at ...
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 ...
Columbia president is booed at commencement
Columbia University President Claire Shipman was booed on Wednesday during her commencement address to the class of 2025.
Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil’s absence at graduation
NEW YORK (AP) — The head of Columbia University gave a commencement speech Wednesday acknowledging the absence of student ...
Columbia University's acting president heckled with boos and shouts of ‘Free Mahmoud' during graduation speech
The chants were in reference to Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student who was detained in March by U.S.
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 ...
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Columbia acting president defends academic freedom at relatively quiet commencement
Acting President Claire Shipman said attacks on institutions of learning are tantamount to attacks on American democracy.