Billionaire donors rethink Columbia University support amid pro-Palestinian protests
Publishing timestamp: 2024-04-22 18:39:33
Summary
Billionaire donors like Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman are considering pausing their financial support for Columbia University due to tensions on campus over pro-Palestinian protests and reports of antisemitic speech. Kraft has condemned the protests and called for corrective action, while Cooperman expressed discomfort with the situation but plans to continue his contributions. The university president is facing pressure from donors, students, and government officials, echoing similar backlash at other Ivy League schools.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/22/billionaire-donors-rethink-columbia-university-support-.html