One month after Mr Trump was sworn into office, his administration stripped Columbia of $400 million in federal funding over allegations of anti-semitism.
The university stated that the layoffs represented approximately 20 per cent of the employees.
Mr Mahdawi, a green card holder for more than 10 years, is the latest permanent resident to be caught by the Trump administration’s deportation web.
The statement noted that the cancellation represents the first round of action.
Mr Trump had moved to cancel the student visas of all Hamas sympathisers on college campuses after signing an executive order to combat anti-Semitism.
Mr Davidai has pledged to continue fighting for his cause, stating that he views the university’s actions as an attempt to silence him.
The U.S. embassy said the EducationUSA Fair would facilitate direct interactions with international admissions officers for prospective students.
The sanctions against the three administrators are the latest fallout from an incident that some Columbia alumni have referred to as “Textgate.”
After weeks of protests on campus by pro-Palestine demonstrators, Columbia University has ditched its main graduation ceremony for smaller ones.
Over 100 pro-Palestine protesters were arrested following the conduct of the police operation
