Columbia University

In its latest move against a major U.S. university, the Trump administration said Columbia University has fallen short of required accreditation standards. What Happened: On Wednesday, the Education Department formally notified the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that Columbia...

In a recent interview, Kevin O’Leary, the host of “Shark Tank,” criticized Andrew Dudum, the CEO of Hims & Hers, for his support of pro-Palestinian student protests. O’Leary suggested that Dudum should have been fired immediately for his stance. What Happened: O’...

In the wake of violent incidents occurring at pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses in the U.S., President Joe Biden has publicly condemned such actions, asserting that such lawlessness will not be tolerated. What Happened: President Biden made his first public remarks following police...

Edward Snowden, the former National Security Agency contractor turned whistleblower, has taken to X, to express his views on a poll created by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk who also owns the platform formerly called Twitter. What Happened: Snowden’s post defended the constitutional right to...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred up controversy with his comments about the cities of Paris and London, claiming they have become “unrecognizable” due to their openness to “jihad.” What Happened: These remarks were made by Trump during a campaign rally in...

The New York Police Department (NYPD) in riot gear stormed Columbia University‘s campus to quell pro-Palestine protests. The police action came after a week of peaceful demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. What Happened: The NYPD, armed with batons, entered Hamilton Hall, where...

Tom Gimbel, Founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, shared his concerns on CNBC’s Last Call about the increasing discomfort among recruiters due to the anti-Israel protests at Columbia University. This comes at a time when Columbia University has initiated the suspension of pro-Palestinian...

The White House has turned down Republican Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) call to deploy the National Guard on college campuses that are witnessing large-scale protests over the Israel-Hamas conflict. What Happened: House Speaker Johnson, on Thursday, urged President Joe Biden to mobilize...

Hundreds of people, mostly students, have been arrested this week across the country as pro-Palestine protests spread at college campuses. Protesters are calling for a cease fire and have now added a new demand: they expect their universities to sell off stocks in companies that directly or...

In the wake of a series of pro-Palestinian protests, Columbia University has transitioned to online classes, a move that has drawn criticism from political figures such as former Vice-President Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Scott (R- S.C.) What Happened: Columbia University has shifted to virtual...

Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman took to X, formerly Twitter, to question the tax exemptions of high-cost private universities amid the ongoing student debt crisis. What Happened: On Sunday, Ackman tweeted about the burden of student loans, specifically referencing the cost of attending...

"It's no longer enough for companies to be aware of issues. Businesses must be at the forefront of instituting practices that address environmental and climate issues, not add to them," said Stefanie Reiser, CEO of Acknowledge, a pioneering cannabis farm in Maryland. In the green expanse of their...

Meghan McCain, a Columbia University alumnus, has publicly denounced her alma mater over their handling of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as reported by the New York Post on Saturday. McCain expressed her disappointment at what she termed "virulent antisemitism" at the university...

A 2023 study conducted by researchers at New York’s Columbia University, utilizing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by the US Centers for Disease Control, sheds light on the potential health risks linked to heavy metal buildup in cannabis users. Notably, the...

According to Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), treating addiction as a criminal matter is ineffective and should instead be viewed as a public health issue. NIDA aims to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction...