On Monday, March 24, the Columbia University chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) held an “Emergency Vigil” outside the University’s main gates. Organizers spoke, condemning Columbia’s reported compliance with demands requested by the Trump administration on March 13. 

In a letter to Columbia officials, Trump administration officials demanded that the University take “immediate next steps” before continuing negotiations regarding federal funding. This occurs less than one week after canceling $400 million in grants and contracts.

 Interim University President Katrina Armstrong emailed the Columbia community Thursday night regarding the presence of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel on campus. Two judicial warrants granted DHS access to search two students’ rooms in university residence halls. No arrests were made.

On Tuesday, a group of Jewish demonstrators held a protest on Low steps, condemning the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and affirming that “immigrants are welcome here” amid ICE presence around Columbia’s campus.

On Friday, March 7, the Trump administration announced the cancellation of $400 million in federal funding to Columbia due to its alleged inaction against the harassment of Jewish students.

On Tuesday, leadership at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons issued a statement announcing pauses on hiring, travel, events, and other activities as President Trump’s orders to cut medical research funding are challenged in court.

Interim President Armstrong emailed the Columbia community responding to the potential halting of federal funding.

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