Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man arrested by federal immigration agents in Vermont, is celebrating his graduation from Columbia University in New York.

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Columbia University held graduation this week, with thousands receiving their degrees. Some students were missing, though, casting a pall over the proceedings.

Palestinian Vermont resident and Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi graduated on Monday morning. The 34-year-old received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from Columbia's School of General Studies,

A Palestinian student arrested as he was about to finalize his U.S. citizenship is accusing Columbia University of eroding democracy with its handling of protests against the Israel-Hamas war.

Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student who was arrested during his citizenship interview, can remain free while his case proceeds, an appeals court ruled.

Freed Columbia University protester Mohsen Mahdawi was ... Mahdawi, a legal permanent resident for 10 years, was nabbed by the feds in Vermont on April 14 during an interview about finalizing ...

Columbia University acting President Claire Shipman ... was detained during a citizenship interview in Vermont on April 14. Last month, he was freed on bail after a judge ordered his release.

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian man arrested by federal immigration agents in Vermont, is celebrating his graduation from Columbia University in New York. City leaders in Barre are considering taking new steps to address rising and continued crime.