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Columbia's Acting President Talks Tolerance Amid Funding Threat

7/27/2025

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Columbia University's acting president, Claire Shipman, engaged in crucial talks with Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon following Memorial Day. Amid rising tensions over campus antisemitism and the looming threat of losing $1.3 billion in federal funding, they explored ways to foster tolerance for diverse voices, showcasing a mutual commitment to addressing these pressing challenges.

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Columbia University's acting president, Claire Shipman, engaged in crucial talks with Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon following Memorial Day. Amid rising tensions over campus antisemitism and the looming threat of losing $1.3 billion in federal funding, they explored ways to foster tolerance for diverse voices, showcasing a mutual commitment to addressing these pressing challenges.