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Columbia University: revoking degrees under Trump's crackdown | MEE Explains

Imagine working to fund and complete a degree just to have your degree revoked for protesting. This is the reality for many students at Columbia University. At least 22 students have been expelled, suspended, or had their degrees revoked for being involved in the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. The exact number of students is unclear because the university refuses to disclose specific numbers or names over privacy concerns. The Trump administration issued nine demands to Columbia University on 13 March 2025, as a precondition for restoring $400 million in paused federal funding. This was in retaliation for the school’s handling of pro-Palestine protests and encampments, which they accuse fuelled antisemitism on campus. The ultimatum, delivered via a letter required immediate compliance by 20 March or risk permanent defunding. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye