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Columbia Jewish Faculty Allege Hostile Campus Climate Over Gaza Protests
education1 month ago

Columbia Jewish Faculty Allege Hostile Campus Climate Over Gaza Protests

Several Jewish Columbia University faculty filed EEOC claims alleging a hostile climate for Jews amid Gaza protests, arguing harassment stemmed from pro‑Palestinian advocacy and that the university suppressed dissent while casting Jews as tied to Israel; the filings come as part of a window closing on a Trump-era settlement that included a $21 million fund for Jewish employees, and describe doxxing, threats, and disciplinary actions linked to advocacy.

via The Guardian|
#antisemitism#columbia-university#education
Columbia Study Reveals Nanoplastic Load in Everyday Bottled Water
health2 months ago

Columbia Study Reveals Nanoplastic Load in Everyday Bottled Water

A Columbia University study using advanced imaging found hundreds of thousands of plastic particles per liter in widely sold bottled water, including nanoplastics small enough to cross cellular barriers. Brands weren’t named, but the findings raise health and regulatory questions and call for transparency and better testing. Practical takeaways include using glass or stainless steel, improving filtration, avoiding heat, and storing water cool; currently, US bottled water is FDA-regulated with no federal microplastic limits. The research emphasizes that “clear” water may not be truly clean and highlights the need for industry and policy updates.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#bottled-water#columbia-university#consumer-tips
Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia freed after a year in US immigration detention
us-news3 months ago

Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia freed after a year in US immigration detention

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist arrested at a Columbia University protest and detained for overstaying her student visa, was released from the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas after more than a year in custody. An immigration judge ordered release on bond, the third such order amid DHS stays, and prosecutors ultimately dropped the charges “in the interest of justice.” Her lawyers say the case was politically motivated; DHS counters she violated immigration laws. The release drew support from Amnesty International and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

via CNN|
#columbia-university#detention#immigration
ICE Entry at Columbia: Detained Student Released After Outcry Over False Pretenses
politics4 months ago

ICE Entry at Columbia: Detained Student Released After Outcry Over False Pretenses

A Columbia student, Elmina Aghayeva, was detained by ICE on campus but released after NYC Mayor Mamdani and President Trump intervened; ICE reportedly entered the building under false pretenses, with some sources saying agents posed as NYPD and Columbia security in a search for a “missing person,” prompting campus protests and concerns about Fourth Amendment rights; DHS cites visa issues, while university officials urge warrants for entry.

via The Intercept|
#columbia-university#fourth-amendment#ice
Columbia dorm detention sparks nationwide debate after student’s release
local4 months ago

Columbia dorm detention sparks nationwide debate after student’s release

A Columbia University student, Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, was detained by DHS/ICE at a university dorm and released later the same day. The incident drew sharp condemnation from politicians and protesters, who alleged misrepresentation and improper entry, while Columbia urged safety measures and emphasized the need for warrants in non-public campus areas, fueling a broader debate over immigration enforcement on campuses.

via CBS News|
#civil-rights-controversy#columbia-university#dhs-ice-detention
DHS agents allegedly posed as police to arrest Columbia student, igniting campus protest
politics4 months ago

DHS agents allegedly posed as police to arrest Columbia student, igniting campus protest

Federal immigration officers allegedly impersonated NYPD officers to gain entry to a Columbia University student’s apartment and arrest her. ICE identified the student as Elmina (Ellie) Aghayeva and said her student visa was terminated in 2016, while Columbia said it was reviewing security and offering legal support as students protested and local officials condemned the tactics.

via The Guardian|
#columbia-university#dhs#ice
science4 months ago

Nobel laureate Richard Axel steps down from Columbia brain institute amid Epstein ties

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel is resigning as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He says the decision is to restore trust, will continue his lab's research at the Zuckerman Institute, and will resign as an investigator with Columbia's Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Columbia notes no policy or legal violation, but DOJ files show Axel was in contact with Epstein.

via CNBC|
#columbia-university#epstein#neuroscience
Columbia Sanctions Two in Epstein-Linked Dental School Admission Case
education4 months ago

Columbia Sanctions Two in Epstein-Linked Dental School Admission Case

Columbia University sanctioned two dental college officials after DOJ documents showed they helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend secure admission through an irregular process; the university cut ties with Dr. Thomas Magnani and stripped Dr. Letty Moss-Salentijn of administrative duties, and will donate $210,000 in Epstein-related gifts to nonprofits assisting abuse survivors, underscoring the broader fallout from Epstein’s activities tied to the school.

via The New York Times|
#admissions-irregularities#columbia-university#dental-college
Columbia and Brown to Release Admissions and Race Data Amid Federal Oversight
education11 months ago

Columbia and Brown to Release Admissions and Race Data Amid Federal Oversight

Columbia and Brown Universities have agreed to release detailed admissions data, including race, test scores, and GPA, as part of settlements with the Trump administration aimed at promoting 'merit-based' admissions and scrutinizing race-conscious policies, potentially impacting future university practices and legal challenges.

via The New York Times|
#admissions-data#brown-university#columbia-university