Columbia University expels students for protest involvement

Columbia University has expelled students and revoked diplomas for their roles in the Hamilton Hall occupation during pro-Palestinian protests last spring. The university did not specify how many students were affected, stating sanctions were based on the severity of their actions. The university's Judicial Board issued sanctions ranging from suspensions to expulsions after a thorough review process. This decision follows months of scrutiny over Columbia's handling of campus protests and concerns about antisemitism. The protests included a peaceful encampment that escalated when activists occupied Hamilton Hall, leading to police intervention. Although some criminal charges were dropped, the students faced internal disciplinary actions from the university.