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Columbia Cancels Career Expo After Protests Over Safety

2/15/2026

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Columbia University canceled a Feb. 18 virtual career expo with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after faculty and student protests.
Critics argued the expo undermined campus trust and made some feel unsafe.
University officials said the expo was listed on a third-party platform and did not reflect endorsement.
Rich Candia, a retired teacher, defended the expo and argued it denied students legitimate opportunities.

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Columbia University canceled a Feb. 18 virtual career expo with U.S. Customs and Border Protection after faculty and student protests.
Critics argued the expo undermined campus trust and made some feel unsafe.
University officials said the expo was listed on a third-party platform and did not reflect endorsement.
Rich Candia, a retired teacher, defended the expo and argued it denied students legitimate opportunities.