Columbia University protests

The Columbia University protests of 1968 were student-led demonstrations against the university’s plans to develop faculty housing in a Harlem neighborhood, which students believed threatened to displace residents. Additionally, students protested against the university’s ties to the military and law enforcement, including its involvement in research and recruitment. The protests reflected broader concerns about racial justice, urban development, and institutional authority, and led to a temporary campus occupation and widespread unrest. These events highlighted issues of social equity, students’ rights, and the university’s role in community and political matters.