Columbia University revokes degrees of pro-Palestinian protesters

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Columbia University has expelled or suspended some students involved in pro-Palestinian protests last year. The university also temporarily revoked diplomas of certain graduates linked to these demonstrations. The announcement was made in a campuswide email on Thursday. This decision follows public outrage over the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist and university graduate. Columbia did not provide further details about the students affected by the revocations. The situation is ongoing, and updates are expected.


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