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Columbia College celebrates 2024 Class Day
Several graduates wore keffiyehs, carried signs calling for University divestment, or held Palestinian flags as they crossed the stage.

By Esmeralda Paredes / Staff PhotographerColumbia canceled the annual Universitywide commencement ceremony, which was set to take place on Wednesday.By Sarah Huddleston and Shea Vance • May 15, 2024 at 4:48 PM
By Esmeralda Paredes / Staff Photographer
By Sarah Huddleston and Shea Vance • May 15, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Photo by Esmeralda Paredes / Staff Photographer
Kathy Fang, CC ’24, was named the class valedictorian. She wore a keffiyeh and held a sign reading “divest” on stage.








