Columbia University expels students for building takeover

Columbia University has expelled or suspended some students involved in a building takeover during pro-Palestinian protests last spring. The university's judicial board issued sanctions against dozens of students after evaluating their actions. The university did not specify the number of students expelled, suspended, or had their diplomas revoked. This decision follows a lengthy investigation into the April 2024 occupation of Hamilton Hall. The protests escalated when students barricaded themselves inside the building, leading to police intervention. While some arrested students faced no criminal charges, they still underwent disciplinary hearings that could result in expulsion.