Campus crackdown: US education department threatens Columbia University's accreditation; cites antisemitism concerns

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Campus crackdown: US education department threatens Columbia University's accreditation; cites antisemitism concerns

Wednesday 4th June 2025, 10:10PM

The Trump administration has intensified its conflict with Columbia University, alleging inadequate protection of Jewish students following the October 7th Hamas attack. The Education Department informed the Middle States Commission on Higher Education of Columbia's alleged Title VI Civil Rights Act violation, potentially jeopardizing its accreditation and access to federal funding.

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