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Columbia Students Rally for Palestine Amid Funding Cuts

5/24/2025

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On May 21, 2025, students from Columbia University and Barnard College united in a powerful rally for Palestine, drawing attention amid federal allegations of anti-Semitism. The Trump administration's criticism resulted in a staggering $400 million funding cut for Columbia, which vowed to tackle these concerns while grappling with investigations into its response to harassment complaints.

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On May 21, 2025, students from Columbia University and Barnard College united in a powerful rally for Palestine, drawing attention amid federal allegations of anti-Semitism. The Trump administration's criticism resulted in a staggering $400 million funding cut for Columbia, which vowed to tackle these concerns while grappling with investigations into its response to harassment complaints.