Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman faced loud booing and chants of “Free Mahmoud” at a commencement ceremony on May 20, bringing her speech to a standstill as students ...

Mayhem erupted outside Columbia University’s graduation Wednesday as some students burned their diplomas and cops tussled with dozens of rowdy anti-Israel demonstrators, arresting at least two ...

Columbia canceled Commencement in 2024 following the April 30, 2024, New York Police Department sweep of the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” and Hamilton Hall. The class of 2025 has seen a historic four ...

Columbia University has been at the epicenter of campus unrest over the Israel-Hamas war — and at Wednesday’s graduation ceremony, acting President Claire Shipman did not ignore the moment.

Columbia University's acting president Claire Shipman speaks during Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia's main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in New York.

Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman was met with loud boos and chants of "Free Mahmoud" as she took to the stage at a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning.

Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman faced loud booing and chants of “Free Mahmoud” at a commencement ceremony on May 20, bringing her speech to a standstill as students expressed ...

Some students react as Columbia University's acting president Claire Shipman speaks during Columbia University commencement ceremony on Columbia's main campus, in Manhattan, on Wednesday, May 21 ...