Embattled Columbia University Agrees to New Safety Measures for Jewish Students on Campus

‘We’re looking forward to the next phase, which is helping the Columbia community (and we hope universities more broadly) return to real, well-informed debate on these issues,’ an attorney who helped sue the university says.

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Student protesters camp on the campus of Columbia University, April 30, 2024, at New York. AP
M.J. KOCH
M.J. KOCH

Columbia University caved to the pressure of Jewish students who feared for their lives on campus during pro-Palestinian protests, agreeing to provide “walking escorts,” a “safe passage liaison,” and opportunities to make up missed exams. 

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