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Students attend the Commencement Ceremony at Columbia University in New York on May 21.

What is accreditation and what happens if Columbia University loses it?

By Hanna Park, CNN (CNN) — Columbia University could find itself facing far-reaching consequences as the Trump administration threatens its accreditation and accuses the school of violating federal anti-discrimination laws. The potential loss of accreditation raises unanswered questions and poses serious risks for Columbia – or any other higher education institution – as a high-stakes

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5 things to know for June 5: Travel ban, Israel-Hamas war, Universities, Manhunt, Oil spill

By Jade Walker (CNN) — New Zealand legislators voted today to suspend three lawmakers from Parliament who performed a Māori haka last November in protest of a proposed law. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke received a seven-day ban and the leaders of her political party, Te Pāti Māori (the Māori Party), Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi, were barred

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People wait in line for a delayed flight at Newark Liberty International Airport on May 5. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on June 4 he’s “confident” the technology issues at troubled Newark Liberty International Airport will be resolved by October.

FAA says Newark airport’s technology problems should be resolved by October

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday he’s “confident” the technology issues at troubled Newark Liberty International Airport will be resolved by October. “The (transportation) secretary has been very clear with me that we need to fix this, and we’re fixing this now,” Chris Rocheleau,

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Students are seen on the campus of Columbia University on April 14 in New York City.  The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University.

US Education Department threatens Columbia University’s accreditation over campus antisemitism concerns

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration has escalated its fight with Columbia University, declaring the school doesn’t meet accreditation standards because of its failure to protect Jewish students. “After Hamas’ October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel, Columbia University’s leadership acted with deliberate indifference towards the harassment of Jewish students on its

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