Columbia University Tightens Security Measures Ahead of Fall Semester Amid Protest Concerns

As the fall semester approaches, Columbia University in New York City is significantly ramping up campus security in anticipation of potential protests, particularly concerning the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With classes set to resume on September 3rd, university officials are implementing stricter security protocols, responding to concerns that the campus could once again become a flashpoint for pro-Palestinian demonstrations, similar to those witnessed in the spring.

In preparation for the new semester, Columbia has elevated its security status from green to orange—a significant change that brings heightened. . .