Columbia University set a midnight deadline late on Tuesday for an encampment of student protesters to disband, after which New York City police could be sent in to clear the grounds and make arrests.
Nearly a week ago, Dr. Shafik took the extraordinary step of enlisting city police in riot gear to arrest more than 100 activists who had refused to leave the tent village protesting Israel's war in Gaza.
The encampment re-emerged larger than the initial one after it was cleared.
Administrators have been struggling to balance students' free speech rights and the need to protect Jewish students. Some demonstrations have included hate speech, threats or support for Hamas.
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