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Minouche Shafik: the UK peer facing choppy waters over Gaza protests at Columbia

Ex-central banker Lady Shafik, the university’s president, now faces calls to resign due to her handling of campus unrest

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Columbia University President Addresses Campus Community After Protest Escalation

Columbia University President addresses campus protests, leading to NYPD intervention and arrests.

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Pro-Palestinian protests spread to the campuses of USC and the University of Texas

Arrests were made at both schools. The LAPD said it would continue patrolling USC's campus into Thursday, while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the protestors at UT-Austin belong in jail.

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Mass arrests roil college campuses amid pro-Palestinian protests

The University of Southern California canceled its main commencement ceremony after dozens of campus arrests. Meanwhile, students at several schools around the country set up solidarity encampments.

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Columbia University President Faces Complex Challenges Amid Protests

Columbia University president Minouche Shafik faces scrutiny and challenges amid student protests over Israel-Hamas war.

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Columbia University Board Of Trustees Strongly Supports President Shafik

Columbia University Board of Trustees stands by President Shafik amid campus protests, emphasizing unity and commitment to inclusivity.

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Police arrest more than two dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators on UT-Austin campus amid tense standoff

Gov. Greg Abbott expressed support for the arrests, which come amid tensions on college campuses across the country over the Israel-Hamas war.

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NYPD says Palestine activists "peaceful"

Columbia University sent cops to clear an encampment and arrest pro-Palestine protesters, who remain defiant

Salon

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters arrested as Columbia clears encampment

New York-based university moves to suspend students involved as police arrest them for trespassing.

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NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University

Police began making dozens of arrests after Columbia University's president asked for help clearing protesters — citing the "encampment and related disruptions pose a clear and present danger."

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Columbia University leaders face scrutiny over anti-Semitism on campus

Columbia President Nemat Shafik sought to avoid the outrage that erupted after a previous congressional hearing.

Al Jazeera

Columbia president assailed at highly charged antisemitism Congress hearing

Minouche Shafik appeared beleaguered as House members grilled her over reported upsurge in antisemitism on campus

The Guardian - US

At antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'

Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.

WEKU

Columbia University President To Testify On Antisemitism Concerns

Columbia University president set to address antisemitism concerns post Ivy League controversies and Israel-Hamas conflict.

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Nemat Shafik is named the first woman to be president at Columbia University

Shafik, who was born in Egypt and grew up in the United States, has extensive experience across global financial institutions and higher education.

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