The House of Representatives Committee on Education and the Workforce stated in a recent report that the University settled $395,000 with one of the students who was suspended after spraying a substance at a January 19 pro-Palestine protest. 

After concerns about Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), a new Palestinian-led coalition debuts its Instagram with a public statement on “The Student Movement for Palestinian Liberation.” 

The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being will open on October 30.

Faculty and staff members issued a statement expressing concern that Columbia’s financial ties to fossil fuel companies “compromise the objectivity of [their] climate and energy policy research.”

In a series of posts on X and Instagram, Columbia Business School Assistant Professor Shai Davidai claimed to be “banned” from Columbia’s campuses, alleging that it was a retaliatory act by Columbia Chief Operating Officer Cas Holloway.

Columbia Engineering students vote in favor of divestment from Israel, joining other colleges in the university-wide movement. 

On Tuesday, October 8, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) released a statement apologizing to organizer Khymani James (CC ’25) for a statement CUAD posted on Instagram in the spring that was an apology on James’ behalf. James was suspended by the University for a resurfaced video where they expressed a call to violence.

On Monday, October 7, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) staged a walkout on Low Steps in solidarity with Palestine. Meanwhile, Students Supporting Israel held an interactive art installation commemorating hostages held by Hamas. Content warning: violence

On Monday, September 30, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), Housing Equity Project (HEP), and local organization Defend Harlem held a protest in opposition to Columbia’s expansion into the Harlem community.

Columbia and Barnard staff members published an open letter demanding the University cease its “targeted firings of Columbia University and Barnard College workers for their participation in the movement for a free Palestine and divestment from Israel.” The letter has amassed over 350 signatories from students and other University affiliates as of the afternoon of […]

Columbia’s Board of Trustees announced two new members, James P Gorman and Alisa Amarosa Wood, in a Columbia News email sent to students.

On Friday, September 27, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) organized a protest on campus in support of Lebanon. 

On Monday, September 23, an independent group of Barnard faculty members organized a teach-in outside Barnard Hall, claiming instances of violations of freedom of expression and shared governance. 

On Monday, the Office of Institutional Equity released a new set of guidelines identifying prohibited behavior and outlining the process of investigating reports, including any potential consequences. 

Barnard Health and Wellness has confirmed an on-campus case of whooping cough as of Thursday, September 19.