Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Columbia Graduates Tear Diplomas in Protest Against ICE

3/30/2025

24 2

Summary

Story summary

Columbia University graduates made a bold statement during Alumni Day by tearing up their diplomas in protest. Their actions were fueled by outrage over the school's collaboration with the Trump administration, particularly after the detention of fellow student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE. Organized by SIPA Alumni for Palestine, the protest underscored deep concerns about academic freedom and the treatment of pro-Palestinian voices on campus.

1 of 1

Story summary

Columbia University graduates made a bold statement during Alumni Day by tearing up their diplomas in protest. Their actions were fueled by outrage over the school's collaboration with the Trump administration, particularly after the detention of fellow student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE. Organized by SIPA Alumni for Palestine, the protest underscored deep concerns about academic freedom and the treatment of pro-Palestinian voices on campus.