Freshpeople, listen up. You’re going to want to hear this.

Columbia Housing released housing information for the class of 2029, announcing that some first-year students will now live in Wien Hall, which previously housed only upperclassmen. 

Researchers and research centers across Columbia have had to navigate unprecedented funding cuts in recent weeks and create contingency plans for long-term projects. One member of the CIESIN research team shares their story.

Beginning in Fall 2025, the Columbia Climate School, in collaboration with Columbia Business School, will launch the nation’s first Master’s in Climate Finance program. The degree will explore how financial tools can be leveraged to develop innovative solutions for mitigating the effects of climate change.

On Tuesday, leadership at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons issued a statement announcing pauses on hiring, travel, events, and other activities as President Trump’s orders to cut medical research funding are challenged in court.

I come to you all today with a uniquely treacherous tale. Many have attempted this journey, few have survived, and even fewer have both survived AND write for Bwog. 

On Wednesday, Barnard administration announced updates to campus demonstration policies and changes to Barnard’s policy development and revision process in an email to students. These amendments come several months after the policies were first implemented during the height of campus protest activity during the Spring 2024 semester.

Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences announced their valedictorians and salutatorians. Kathy Fang was chosen as the CC valedictorian and Mrinanlini Sisodia Wadhwa was chosen as the CC salutatorian. For SEAS, Andrei Coman was chosen as valedictorian and Tina Liu as salutatorian.

On March 28, Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Sciences released regular decision admissions results for the Class of 2028. Congratulations to all admitted students!

On Tuesday, CU Democrats and CU College Republicans held their long-awaited debate where student representatives from each group argued about issues including immigration, student loan forgiveness, and free speech.

On Friday, the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs hosted an event titled “Environmental Casteism and Climate Disaster,” the first of four events in a climate justice series.

On Friday, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) hosted a protest to encourage students to participate in the tuition strike and send a message to the University to lay “hands off Yemen and Gaza.”

On Wednesday, Khushi Chhaya attended a college-wide talk by Barnard College Professor Mulu Gebreyohannes on green growth and sustainable development in Ethiopia.

Staff Writer Khushi Chhaya attended the HSO’s Garba event, a traditional form of dance performed during the nine-night festival.

Last Wednesday, Columbia’s Psychology Department held a colloquium featuring Dr. Dana Carney, who gave a presentation on the nuances of nonverbal behavior and communication.