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Dean Chang has announced that Sunita Williams, a former NASA astronaut and record breaker for achievements in space, will address SEAS undergraduates and graduates on Columbia Engineering’s Class Day.

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On April 19, Barnard announced that the celebrated author and alumna will be joining the faculty as Director of Creative Writing.

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Earlier today, Columbia released the names of this year’s honorary degree recipients, including Hillary Rodham Clinton and Yo-Yo Ma.   Editor’s Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual abuse allegations.

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On Thursday morning, Columbia President Lee Bollinger announced he will step down at the end of the 2022–23 academic year.

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This afternoon, University COVID-19 Director Donna Lynne announced via email that non-cloth masks will be required in all Columbia classrooms, starting Monday morning.

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Newly-announced sanctions against Russian individuals include Ekaterina Vinokurova, who graduated from Columbia College in 2005.

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This evening, Barnard students received new guidelines regarding masking on campus in an email from Marina Catallozzi, VP of Health and Wellness.

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In an email sent earlier today, the Columbia College Senior Class Council announced the withdrawal of the 2022 Class Day speaker, Dr. George Yancopoulos, CC ‘80.

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The committee took to Instagram Friday evening to address the hosting of the annual concert during the month of Ramadan. 

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Columbia Undergraduate Admissions announced decisions for applicants in the Regular Decision cycle.

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Yancopoulos leads biotechnology firm Regeneron and has received numerous awards for his scientific contributions.

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In an email earlier today, Barnard announced the 2022 Commencement speaker and four other medalists, including Olympian Allyson Felix.

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After two years of virtual festivals, the Bacchanal Student Committee has announced the spring concert will be held in-person but off-campus at Hell’s Kitchen music venue Terminal 5.

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This afternoon, one day after Columbia University released updated plans for COVID-19 safety protocols, Barnard students received a new set of guidelines in an email from Marina Catallozzi, VP of Health and Wellness. 

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