Columbia University has told FOX Business on Tuesday that it is “grateful” for Robert Kraft’s “years of generosity and service” after the New England Patriots team owner announced he is pulling financial support to his alma mater over the antisemitic protests unfolding there.
When asked to respond to his remarks Tuesday, a Columbia spokesperson told FOX Business that “Columbia is grateful to Mr. Kraft for his years of generosity and service to Columbia.”
“This is a time of crisis for many members of our community and we are focused on providing the support they need while keeping our campus safe,” the spokesperson added.
ANTISEMITISM AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ‘PAINS ME TO SEE,’ PATRIOTS OWNER ROBERT KRAFT SAYS Last week, the New York City Police Department arrested 108 protesters after they had set up an encampment on the campus lawn.
On Tuesday, students at Columbia were instructed that classes have shifted to virtual or hybrid as concerns linger about campus safety stemming from the anti-Israel demonstrations.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY MOVES TO HYBRID LEARNING ON MAIN CAMPUS Omega Advisors did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX Business on Tuesday, but Cooperman told FOX Business last October that “These kids at the colleges have s— for brains.”
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Following Robert Kraft’s announcement that he is withdrawing financial support to his alma mater due to antisemitic protests taking place there, Columbia University told FOX Business on Tuesday that it is “grateful” for Kraft’s “years of generosity and service.”.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, Kraft’s charitable organization, he expressed his “deep sadness at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country” and declared that he would no longer be “comfortable supporting the university until corrective action is taken.”. “.
“Columbia is grateful to Mr. Kraft for his years of generosity and service to Columbia,” a Columbia spokesperson said to FOX Business in response to questions about his remarks on Tuesday. “.
“A lot of people in our community are going through a crisis right now, and our main goal is to support them while maintaining campus security,” the spokesman continued.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says, “It pains me to see antisemitism at Columbia University.”.
Following their encampment on the campus lawn, the New York City Police Department detained 108 protestors last week. Students at Columbia were informed on Tuesday that classes would now be virtual or hybrid due to ongoing worries about campus safety brought on by the anti-Israel protests.
The New York Post quoted billionaire investor and Omega Advisors CEO Leon Cooperman, another major donor to Columbia, as stating that he would continue to support the prestigious university’s donation freeze, which was implemented soon after the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on October 23. 7.
ON THE MAIN CAMPUS, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY GOES TO HYBRID LEARNING.
Cooperman told FOX Business last October that “These kids at the colleges have s— for brains,” but Omega Advisors did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX Business on Tuesday. “.
In the Middle East, we have a single trustworthy ally. That is the state of Israel. Over in the Middle East, we have one democracy. Israel is that. Additionally, our economy is open to diverse individuals, including lesbians and gays. That is the state of Israel. Cooperman stated as much during an appearance on “The Claman Countdown.” “So they have no idea what these young kids are doing.”. ‘.
The true shame, he said, “is that over many years, I’ve probably given Columbia about $50 million.”. “And I’m going to stop contributing. I’ll donate my giving to other charities. “.
