Columbia University is facing calls for tuition refunds following its response to anti-Israel protests that have roiled the posh private Ivy League institution since last week.

The university has struggled to contain the protests that have led to numerous arrests on its New York campus since Thursday. Following a day of remote classes Monday, Columbia Provost Angela Olinto wrote in a memo to students and faculty that night the university will be moving to remote learning for the rest of the spring semester.

“Safety is our highest priority as we strive to support our students’ learning and all the required academic operations,” Olinto wrote. “It’s vital that teaching and learning continue during this time.” 

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