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Columbia students boo university president at graduation

Columbia University’s acting president booed when noting absence of activist Mahmoud Khalil in commencement speech

The Columbia graduate student was supposed to attend the graduation celebration. Instead, he is in immigration detention, caught up in Trump’s crackdown on foreign students.

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Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil’s absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students.

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Columbia students boo university president at graduation over Palestinian activist arrest

Columbia students rally for peer Mahmoud Khalil, detained by ICE over pro-Palestinian activism, at the 2025 commencement ceremony.

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Anti-Israel protesters spark chaos outside Columbia University graduation with diploma-burning, aggressive chants

Some newly minted grads torched their diplomas in protest, loudly booing, chanting and brandishing signs denouncing Israel.

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Pomp and Dire Circumstances at Columbia’s Graduation

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Columbia University held graduation this week, with thousands receiving their degrees. Some ...

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Shooting witness of Israeli embassy staff says he saw 'same thing' in shooter’s eyes as Columbia protestors

Jonathan Epstein describes the fear and similarities between the Israeli embassy shooter and Columbia, questioning the impact of protest rhetoric.

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Columbia student activist seized by ICE agents holds month-old son for first time after 10 weeks of detention

Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student activist who was arrested by federal agents for his role leading ...

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Columbia Heads to Summer Break With Reputation Scarred by Tumult

Columbia University is typically one of the most popular schools among Leelila Strogov’s clients. But this year, the head of ...

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Detained Columbia student protester must be allowed to meet with wife, judge rules

Detained Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil must be allowed to meet with his wife, a ...

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