if you think starting a new term is just about books and lectures think again Columbia University is facing much more the Academic Year at Columbia University has begun with renewed Pro Palestinian protests and heightened security measures these demonstrations sparked by last term's intense debates over Israel's military actions in Gaza continue to stir the campus atmosphere protesters gathered outside the university Gates chanting and distributing Flyers while inside security was visibly ramped up with thorough ID checks for everyone entering the campus the university has seen significant unrest before including a police raid on a pro Palestinian encampment resulting in over 100 student arrests this turmoil even led to the cancellation of the main graduation ceremony and the resignation of the University president despite these challenges most students are focused on their studies treating the protests as just another part of their University experience Colombia Administration remains committed to ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for all stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story