"Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism and Palestinian Liberation"

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"Columbia University President's Testimony on Antisemitism and Palestinian Liberation"
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Columbia University's President, Nemat Shafik, testified in Congress about the university's actions to combat antisemitism following the Israel-Hamas war, revealing that 15 students had been suspended and one visiting professor would not work at Columbia again. Shafik acknowledged the initial challenges in handling campus protests but emphasized the university's commitment to enforcing consequences for policy violations. The testimony highlighted the evolving approach of universities towards campus protests and the need for action against antisemitic language.

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