Columbia University expels students for last year's protest

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 affected or the details of the sanctions. Some students who graduated had their diplomas temporarily revoked. The protests escalated on April 30, 2024, when students occupied Hamilton Hall. Police intervened the next day, arresting dozens. While some charges were dismissed, students still faced disciplinary hearings.