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Columbia president is booed at commencement
Columbia University President Claire Shipman was booed on Wednesday during her commencement address to the class of 2025.
Columbia University’s leader booed at graduation, grads shout ‘free Mahmoud’
Columbia University’s acting President Claire Shipman was drowned out by angry boos and chants at the school’s graduation ...
Graduates Boo Columbia’s President at Commencement After a Fraught Year
Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, noted the absence of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate who continues to be ...
Columbia University acting president booed during graduation speech, faces chants of "free Mahmoud"
Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman was greeted with boos and chants of "free Mahmoud" as she took the ...
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At Columbia’s commencement, Mahmoud Khalil and free speech loom large
Mohsen Mahdawi, another pro-Palestinian student who had been detained, walked across the stage to a standing ovation from the ...
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Columbia University President Booed at Graduation After Agreeing to Trump Administration’s Demands
Graduation ceremonies are usually filled with celebration, pride, and a sense of unity. But this year’s commencement at ...
Students heckle Columbia acting president at graduation, shout 'Free Mahmoud'
Columbia's acting president Claire Shipman faced protests during graduation, as students demanded freedom for Mahmoud Khalil ...
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Columbia acting president defends academic freedom at relatively quiet commencement
Acting President Claire Shipman said attacks on institutions of learning are tantamount to attacks on American democracy.