“Take a stand, Columbia”: Students and faculty urge university to defy federal pressure

Columbia University is facing intense backlash after complying with federal demands amid a $400 million funding freeze. Students and faculty staged a 25-hour protest, condemning what they see as a threat to academic freedom and institutional integrity. As federal pressure grows, Columbia is at a crossroads—between safeguarding funding and defending its core educational values.

Apr 29, 2025 - 17:30
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“Take a stand, Columbia”: Students and faculty urge university to defy federal pressure
Columbia University is facing intense backlash after complying with federal demands amid a $400 million funding freeze. Students and faculty staged a 25-hour protest, condemning what they see as a threat to academic freedom and institutional integrity. As federal pressure grows, Columbia is at a crossroads—between safeguarding funding and defending its core educational values.

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