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Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

Katherine Franke says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

Cabinet secretary contenders: who could be next top UK civil servant?

Ofcom chief executive Melanie Dawes and Brexit negotiator Olly Robbins could be among names in frame for key role

The Guardian - UK

Starmer urged to appoint ‘mould-breaking’ outsider as civil service head

Allies say Simon Case’s replacement must drive through change, amid internal battles over appointment

The Guardian - UK

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As students return to Columbia, the epicenter of a campus protest movement braces for disruption

Columbia University, the epicenter of a last spring's campus movement against Israel's war in Gaza, is bracing for the return of protests this semester

The Independent UK

‘A police state’: US universities impose rules to avoid repeat of Gaza protests

Students, faculty and advocates warn of chilling effect on free speech as schools across US introduce restrictions

The Guardian - US

College Administrators Prepare For Resurgence Of Gaza War Activism

U.S. colleges prepare for potential activism against Gaza war as recent controversies shape campus dynamics.

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As students return, US colleges brace for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

As students return to college campuses across the United States, administrators are bracing for a resurgence in activism against the war in Gaza

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Columbia University president steps down

"We will not be placated," a pro-Palestinian group said on Minouche Shafik's resignation over campus protests

Salon

First Thing: Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency, says WHO

Experts urge accelerated access to vaccines and testing. Plus, Columbia University president resigns

The Guardian - UK

Columbia University President Resigns Amid Campus Turmoil

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns amid protests and controversies, succeeded by interim president Katrina Armstrong.

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Columbia University President Resigns Months After Anti-war Protests

The president of New York's Columbia University has resigned, US media reported Wednesday, months after pro-Palestinian protests brought national scrutiny to the institution and just weeks before the start of the new school year.

International Business Times

Minouche Shafik resigns as Columbia president after Gaza war protests

Shafik drew criticism over her handling of protests that rocked the university campus earlier this year.

Al Jazeera

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik Steps Down

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigns amid campus protests, Dr. Katrina Armstrong appointed as interim president. University focuses on aca...

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The president of Columbia University has resigned, effective immediately

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has resigned after a brief, tumultuous tenure

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Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns after year of protests over Israel-Hamas war

Year-long tenure was defined by chaotic response to protests over Israel-Hamas war and resignation of top officials

The Guardian - US

Columbia University president Minouche Shafik resigns in wake of Gaza protests

Shafik, criticized for handling of student demonstrations, says ‘this period has taken a considerable toll on my family’

The Independent UK

Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages with ‘antisemitic tropes’

The text messages were exchanged while Jewish campus leaders discussed their concerns about antisemitism at the New York school

Al Jazeera

Columbia University ousts 3 deans over texts with ‘anti-Semitic tropes’

US university says it will introduce a ‘vigorous’ anti-discrimination training programme after the incident.

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The Independent UK

3 Columbia University officials lose posts over texts that 'touched on ancient antisemitic tropes'

Columbia University has removed three administrators from their positions and will keep them on indefinite leave after finding that text messages they exchanged during a campus discussion about Jewish life “touched on ancient antisemitic tropes.”

The Independent UK

Three Columbia University deans placed on leave over insulting texts sent during antisemitism debate

The latest controversy involving the administrators comes after the university president faced heavy scrutiny over her handling of the student protests over the Israel-Gaza war

The Guardian - US

Congress’s latest ‘antisemitism’ hearing was an ugly attack on Palestinian rights

The real purpose of this nasty political farce is to pressure US universities to crack down on criticism of Israel

The Independent UK

Leaders of Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers to testify before Congress on campus protests

House Republicans have summoned the leaders of Northwestern University and Rutgers University to testify about concessions they gave to pro-Palestinian protesters to end demonstrations on their campus

The Independent UK

The Israel-Hamas war is testing whether campuses are sacrosanct places for speech and protest

Colleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment

The Guardian - US

Campus protest crackdowns claim to be about antisemitism – but they’re part of a rightwing plan

Accusations of antisemitism are the tip of the spear in a frightening illiberal project serving an autocratic agenda

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Rep. D'esposito Requests Graduation Ceremony For Columbia Students

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito requests list of graduating students from Columbia University to organize special ceremony due to cancellation of main commencement...

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