Columbia University has announced a new mask ban, the hiring of special officers and other new policies, some of which are in line with the Trump administration’s demands.
Thursday marked the deadline that the Trump administration gave Columbia to comply with its list of demands before even discussing the $400 million in funding that the federal government pulled due to what it called the school’s failure to protect students from antisemitism.
“Our response to the government agencies outlines the substantive work we’ve been doing over the last academic year to advance our mission, ensure uninterrupted academic activities, and make every student, faculty, and staff member safe and welcome on our campus,” Interim President Katrina Armstrong wrote in an email to students Friday.
Face masks banned, officers announced
One of the new policies is a ban on face masks or coverings intended to conceal an individual’s identity. However, the…
