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 based on their actions during the occupation of Hamilton Hall. The university did not specify the number of students expelled, suspended, or who had their diplomas revoked. This decision follows a lengthy investigation into the incident, which involved students barricading themselves inside the building. The protests escalated on April 30, 2024, leading to police intervention. While the Manhattan district attorney's office dropped charges against many arrested, the students still faced disciplinary actions from the university.