The announcement after 2 days of exhaustive negotiations comes as Columbia’s president faces harsh criticism from faculty.
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Protests over Israel-Hamas war put spotlight on college endowments
One of the demands of anti-war protestors on college campuses is for their schools to divest their endowments from companies that are profiting from Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
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Columbia University extends talks with Gaza war protesters, averting another confrontation
On Wednesday about 60 tents remained at the encampment, which appeared calm, with students going in and out.
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City review of new Roux Institute turns to highway ramp, bike lanes, buses and parking
When complete, the new campus is expected to host about 5,000 students in East Deering at the site of the former B&M Baked Beans factory.
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Pro-Palestinian protests sweep U.S. college campuses after mass arrests at Columbia
Schools struggle with where to draw the line between allowing free expression while maintaining safe and inclusive campuses.
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University of Maine System seeing early success with new direct admissions program
UMaine schools are part of a national trend where acceptance offers are made to select students who never officially applied. So far, nearly 300 students who received the UMaine offers have enrolled.
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Overcrowded Maine schools face looming crisis when voters reject bonds
Districts such as Scarborough and others in southern Maine – where residents have balked at tax hikes – have few alternatives when they need to fund large construction projects.
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UMaine student treated for minor injuries after being struck by university vehicle
A graduate student was hit by a van driven by a university employee while walking Friday on the Orono campus.
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Biden Title IX rules set to protect trans students, abuse survivors
The Biden administration finalized sweeping Title IX rules barring discrimination against transgender students and ordering a new system for sexual assault claims.
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Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
The broadest forgiveness category would help borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of runaway interest.