Columbia University announces mask ban, hiring of special officers

Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies in response to the Trump administration's list of demands.

CBS News - 3d

University in US agrees to Trump administration's demand for mask ban

The Trump administration has warned 60 universities funding may be cut if they do not address allegations of antisemitism on campuses.

BBC News - 2d

Some universities are freezing hiring as Trump threatens federal funding

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

ABC News - Mar. 13

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

Columbia announces disciplinary action for students who took over campus building last spring

Columbia University announced disciplinary actions on Thursday for students who took over a campus building last year during pro-Palestinian protests, a move that comes as the Trump administration ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

University of Hawaii moves forward with search for next AD

JAMM AQUINO / JAN. 17 University of Hawaii President Wendy Hensel, shown here at the State Capitol in January, today announced the hiring of a national search firm and the formation of a 10-member ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Judge blocks Texas A&M University’s drag ban

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag performances on its campuses.

NBC News - 15h

Columbia graduate detained by Ice was respected British government employee

Mahmoud Khalil described by former colleague at UK office for Syria as well liked and extensively vetted. A detained Columbia University graduate threatened with deportation after the Trump ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Columbia University signals it will comply with Trump administration's demands

Columbia University signaled Wednesday that it would comply with the Trump administration's demands in return for restoring $400 million in federal funding, saying it would "engage in constructive ...

NBC News - 5d

Columbia University Cedes to Trump Demands for Federal Funding

Columbia’s concessions have brought swift criticism.

Inc. - 1d

Columbia University agrees to Trump demands in effort to restore federal funding

Columbia University has agreed to a list of demands by the Trump administration in order to start negotiations on restoring $400 million in federal funding that was stripped from the university ...

NBC News - 3d

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - Mar. 10

DHS revokes visa of one Columbia student, arrests another pro-Palestinian protester

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Friday it has revoked the visa of one Columbia University student and arrested another person involved in the pro-Palestinian protests, ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

The US government has sent Columbia University a ransom note | Sheldon Pollock

Like a mob boss, the government threatens to cut off two of the university’s fingers: academic freedom and faculty governance. On 15 March, Columbia University received what can only be described ...

The Guardian - 6d

Judge blocks removal of Palestinian activist detained at Columbia University

ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said his attorney, Amy Greer.

ABC News - Mar. 10

Protests grow over Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist's arrest

A judge is slamming the brakes on the Trump administration's attempt to deport a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University's 2024 student encampment protests.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Second person involved in Columbia University protests arrested by immigration

A second person involved in last year's pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University was arrested this week by federal immigration agents on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security said ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Nationwide protests planned after arrest of former Columbia University activist by ICE

Nationwide protests are planned this weekend after Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student activist, was arrested by immigration authorities, fueling tensions between the Trump ...

NBC News - Mar. 15

Official: AC Milan appoint Francesca Montini as Chief Brand Officer

AC Milan have official announced the appointment of Francesca Montini as the club’s new Chief Brand Officer.In a statement on their website Milan have confirmed the hiring of Montini. Reporting ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Grace Elliott Named The U Sports Player of the Year, Major Award Winners Announced

Grace Elliott of the University of British Columbia has been named the 2024-25 U Sports Women's Hockey Player of the Year.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall expelled, suspended

Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian protests last year have been suspended, expelled or had their degrees temporarily revoked.

ABC News - Mar. 13

Columbia University student speaks about why she fled to Canada

The Columbia University PhD student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more.

CBS News - 6d

Columbia University’s Concessions to Trump Seen as a Watershed

Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.

The New York Times - 2d

Nasa announces shuttering of two departments and office of chief scientist

Office of technology, policy and strategy and one covering DEI initiatives were eliminated in line with ‘efficiency’ cuts. Nasa announced on Monday it had eliminated the office of its chief ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

DHS agents serve warrants at Columbia University after protests over Mahmoud Khalil's arrest

Columbia University confirms Homeland Security agents entered two university residences Thursday night with warrants, but no one was arrested or taken into custody. Earlier in the day, dozens of ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

ICE arrests Palestinian activist who helped lead Columbia University protests, lawyer says

Federal immigration authorities arrested a Palestinian graduate student who played a prominent role in protests against Israel at Columbia University, according to his attorney.

NBC News - Mar. 10

DNC invests in Florida special elections

The Democratic National Committee announced an investment in two April special House races in Florida on Thursday. The Hill was the first outlet to learn of the investment, which according to the ...

The Hill - 4d

Donald Trump’s war on America’s universities

The administration has chosen Columbia University as the site of the first battle in a much wider conflict

Financial Times - 3d

Nebraska tabs Brett Maher as special teams assistant

Nebraska football officially named Brett Maher a special teams assistant. This announcement was made on Friday afternoon.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up

Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018

Financial Times - Mar. 9

ICE arrests activist who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University

ICE has arrested a Palestinian activist who helped lead last year's student encampment protests at Columbia University in New York City. CBS News correspondent Michael George reports.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Former Columbia University student, who led pro-Palestinian protests, remains detained

On Monday, a judge issued a temporary order blocking Mahmoud Khalil's deportation. A former Columbia University student, Khalil led pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He was detained Saturday by ...

CBS News - Mar. 13

‘I could be next’: international students at Columbia University feel ‘targeted’ after Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest

For students who aren’t US citizens, a new reality includes feelings of surveillance, fears of being arrested and reluctance to visit family. It was 4am and a Columbia University master’s student ...

The Guardian - 5d

Columbia University in crosshairs as video of Mahmoud Khalil's arrest released

Newly-released video shows the moment U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents took legal permanent resident and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil into custody from his Columbia ...

CBS News - Mar. 14

Does Columbia still merit the name of a university? | Rashid Khalidi

Columbia’s long been run more like the vast business empire, than as an educational institution. Now it’s acting like Vichy on the Hudson. It was never about eliminating antisemitism. It was always ...

The Guardian - 2h

Columbia University disciplines student protesters who seized campus building last year

Columbia University says it has suspended or expelled some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests in the spring of 2024. The university says it has also ...

NBC News - Mar. 13

Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands

The Trump administration demanded changes at Columbia University over alleged antisemitism on campus, with the school facing a freeze of $400 million in federal funds if they refused to comply. NBC ...

NBC News - 3d

NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese's Will Wade as new Wolfpack men's basketball coach

N.C. State has made it official: McNeese's Will Wade is the Wolfpack's new men's basketball coach. The school announced the hiring Sunday, coming a day after Wade's McNeese team lost to Purdue in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

The U.S. Is Trying to Deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Legal Resident. Here’s What to Know.

Mr. Khalil, who helped lead protests at Columbia University against civilian casualties in Gaza, was arrested by immigration officers and sent to a detention center in Louisiana.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Columbia University announces mask ban, hiring of special officers

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