Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation at Barnard College During Pro-Palestinian Protest

Students and faculty evacuated after demonstrators occupied a campus library demanding the reinstatement of expelled students.

Barnard College's Milstein Center was evacuated following a bomb threat, which authorities are investigating.
The threat came hours after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the library, demanding the reversal of expulsions for three students involved in a prior campus protest.
Masked demonstrators displayed effigies of college administrators and issued demands, including amnesty for disciplinary actions related to pro-Palestinian activism.
The NYPD responded to the scene, warning that individuals refusing to evacuate could face arrest, and advised the public to avoid the area.
Barnard College and Columbia University issued statements condemning disruptions to academic activities and affirming their commitment to campus safety.