Updated: May 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Columbia University holds commencement (10 images)
By Wade Sheridan
Columbia University held its commencement for the class of 2025 at the school's main campus in New York City on Wednesday. The ceremony comes after pro Palestine protests occurred at the school earlier in the year, resulting in the arrest of student activist Mahmoud Khalil and the loss of $400 million in federal funding that was pulled by President Donald Trump. Acting school president Claire Shipman received boos as she spoke.
Students react with boos as Columbia University Acting President Claire Shipman speaks at the commencement ceremony on the school's in New York City on May 21, 2025. Pool photo by Charly Triballeau/UPI
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Students wait for the start of the commencement ceremony. Pool photo by Charly Triballeau/UPI
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Students use umbrellas and wear ponchos due to the rain. Pool photo by Jeenah Moon/UPI
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