Many Columbia students go on to do incredible things after they graduate…

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon confirmed Tuesday that the Department of Education has “discussed a consent decree” with Columbia and has “made great progress” with the University after the agency notified Columbia’s accreditor on Wednesday that the University failed to meet accreditation standards.

Eden Yadegar, GS/JTS ’25, arrived at Columbia in fall 2021 as a Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African studies major from Los Angeles, eager to learn about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the classroom by exposing herself to new ideas.

From expanding funding and access for student groups to playing in a salsa band, Julian Infante, CC ’25, has dedicated his time at Columbia to enhancing student wellness and experience. He served as president of the Activities Board at Columbia and as an emergency medical technician for Columbia University Emergency Medical Service—a student-operated volunteer ambulance corps—all while being on the pre-med track.

Columbia placed over 65 students on interim suspension and barred 33 individuals from campus for their alleged participation in a Wednesday pro-Palestinian demonstration at Butler Library, a University official confirmed to Spectator on Friday.

The Federal Task Force to Combat Antisemitism commended acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’88, SIPA ’94, in a Thursday statement after she authorized the New York Police Department to enter Butler Library amid a Wednesday pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, praised the “professionalism” of the New York Police Department and Public Safety officers in a video released late Wednesday night, hours after the NYPD arrested 78 protesters at a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Butler Library. Shipman authorized the NYPD to enter campus to “assist in securing the building” on Wednesday evening.

The University refused to meet with Student Workers of Columbia-United Auto Workers President Grant Miner on April 25 for a scheduled bargaining session for the union’s upcoming contract. Columbia expelled Miner on March 13.