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.

On September 23, antisemitic graffiti was identified on a dumpster next to Barnard’s campus, which was shown to have been defaced before arriving on campus. Content warning: Antisemitism

After Barnard released a new list of community expectations, the Barnard chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) released a statement condemning the expectations, claiming they were “designed without community input” and “issued without warning.”

In an email sent to General Studies students on Monday, September 16, Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch announced that two GS students, Brandon Christie and Keith McKellar, passed away in separate occurrences. Christie was reported missing last Monday, September 9. Content warning: Student death

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.