Last week, NFL owner Robert Kraft, an alumnus of Columbia University, announced that he would cease donations to the institution due to concerns over its handling of pro-Palestine protests on campus.
Expressing his disappointment, Kraft stated, “I am deeply saddened at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country. I am no longer confident that Columbia can protect its students and staff, and I am not comfortable supporting the university until corrective action is taken.”
In response to the ongoing protests, Columbia University issued a directive on Monday, giving the protestors an ultimatum. According to a notice reported by the Washington Post, the university warned:
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“It is important for you to know that the University has already identified many students in the encampment. If you do not identify yourself upon leaving and sign the form now, you will not be eligible to sign and complete the semester in good standing,” the notice said, according to the Washington Post.
The university also highlighted the potential impact of the protests on the upcoming commencement ceremonies. The notice emphasized, “Many of this year’s graduates were deprived of a graduation celebration from high school because of the pandemic. For many of their families, this will be the first time anyone in their family has completed college and received a degree. We urge you to remove the encampment so that we do not deprive your fellow students, their families, and friends of this momentous occasion.”
