In a letter to Columbia officials, Trump administration officials demanded that the University take “immediate next steps” before continuing negotiations regarding federal funding. This occurs less than one week after canceling $400 million in grants and contracts.
In a university statement, Columbia University announced the outcomes of the University Judicial Board (UJB) disciplinary process regarding student protests that took place last spring with a number of students being suspended, expelled, or having their degrees temporarily revoked.
Last Monday, Elizabeth Kolbert presented her talk, “Under a White Sky: Solar geoengineering and other bright ideas,” as a part of the Climate School Signature Speaker Series.
An alleged Senate proposal titled “Resolution of the Columbia University Senate Proposing a Prohibition on Masking in Classrooms and University Events and Condemning Doxxing” calls for a mask ban throughout campus and denounces doxxing.
If you’re looking for a nice English class, look no further than the Pre-History of Science Fiction with Alan Stewart.
On Thursday, September 5, 24 Jewish faculty members sent an email to the Columbia and Barnard administration surrounding the Antisemitism Task Force’s second report, citing misrepresentations and a lack of political context. Editor’s warning: Mentions of antisemitism
In a joint email from Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto outlined the series of actions taken following the release of private text exchanges between Columbia deans. Currently, three staff members have been permanently removed from their positions while Dean Sorett maintains his role.
Only 15 of the 46 individuals arrested for the occupation of Hamilton Hall face charges. The other 31 individuals’ charges were dropped on the basis of lack of evidence.
Over 1,700 alumni have pledged to withhold support for Columbia unless demands including divestment, amnesty for students, support for the Harlem community, and President Shafik’s removal are met.
Students at Columbia respond to the shift to hybrid classes and exams during the final two weeks of the semester.
President Rosenbury emailed the Barnard community this morning, marking the first direct correspondence from her to students since the April 30 arrests of over 100 students.
President Shafik emailed the Columbia community highlighting the decision to authorize NYPD onto campus and acknowledging the “important cause” of the protestors.
Congratulations to the 105 seniors who will be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa this spring!
On Thursday, April 18, President Shafik authorized NYPD officers onto campus to arrest student demonstrators. Bwog interviewed students and NYPD officers on campus surrounding their experiences on campus.
On Tuesday, April 16, Columbia Global Paris Center, Le Monde in English, and Columbia Maison Française collaborated to bring together journalists who delved into the complexities of ethical decision-making, cross-border collaboration, and the importance of trust and transparency in journalism. Content warning: Death and violence
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