“I am deeply saddened at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country.”
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Monday that he is halting support of his alma mater, Columbia University.
Kraft’s decision comes just five days after students at the New York City campus set up a pro-Palestine encampment, calling for the divestment of university funds from companies with ties to Israel.
“I am deeply saddened at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country,” Kraft said in a social media statement. “I am no longer confident that Columbia can protect its students and staff and I am not comfortable supporting the university unti..
