Columbia University settles with Jewish student who sued over hostile environment on campus

Columbia University has reached a settlement with a Jewish student who sued the university for not providing a safe environment. The settlement comes amid multiple lawsuits and investigations from various student groups, including Jewish, Palestinian, Arab, and pro-Palestinian students. The lawsuit, filed in late April, claimed that the student’s education was disrupted by a hostile campus environment during protests related to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. As part of the settlement, Columbia will provide 24/7 walking escorts, safe entrances to campus, and accommodations for students affected by the hybrid learning model. The university has acknowledged the challenges faced by Jewish and other students and expressed its commitment to campus safety and inclusivity. Columbia is also under investigation for its treatment of Palestinian and pro-Palestinian students. This settlement is one of the first to be reached in this context.

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