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Columbia students boo university president at graduation

Columbia University’s acting president booed when noting absence of activist Mahmoud Khalil in commencement speech

The Columbia graduate student was supposed to attend this graduation celebration. Instead Khalil is in immigration detention, caught up in Trump’s crackdown on foreign students.

The New York Times · 1h

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 detained by immigration authorities.

Associated Press News on MSN · 4h

Over boos, Columbia University president notes Mahmoud Khalil’s absence at graduation

The head of Columbia University alluded to the detention of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil during a commencement speech Wednesday that drew loud boos and chants of “free Palestine” from graduating students.

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Columbia University's acting president booed when noting absence of Mahmoud Khalil

Despite a warning, a crescendo of boos were heard at Columbia University's campus as acting President Shipman noted the absence of Mahmoud Khalil.

Columbia News5d

In Photos: Claire Shipman Meets With Faculty Working on Critical Research Efforts

Acting President Shipman visited labs across disciplines that are advancing bold solutions to today’s most urgent challenges.

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