Columbia negotiators fail to reach agreement on divestment from Israel, Shafik announces.

The article discusses Columbia University’s stance on divesting from Israel, as student protesters demand divestment. Negotiators fail to come to an agreement, with Shafik announcing that Columbia “will not divest from Israel.” This decision has led to tensions on campus, with protesters facing the risk of suspension if they do not clear the area. The university has a history of divesting from certain issues in the past but has stood firm on their decision regarding Israel. This situation highlights the complexities of how universities make money beyond big donors.

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