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.

Psychology is the coolest major and subject (coming from an unbiased Psychology major).

We’ve all heard about it, but what does it actually even mean?

On Tuesday, February 18, teams of SEAS students competed in the first annual Cardboard Boat Regatta hosted by the Engineering Student Council. Students worked in groups of four to build boats from cardboard and race them in the Uris pool.

So what even is Sustainable Development?

Sociology should be a part of the Core…

If you want to get meta about everything all the time, Math is the major for you.

If you love books but also love anything else in the world…

Learn about Columbia’s American Studies department!

In February, CU Student Union launched its first mass meeting as a coalition of students seeking to represent student interests to administration.

Come move and groove with the wonderful Barnard Dance Department!

On January 15, Shaun Abreu, New York City Council Member of Manhattan’s 7th District, and Victor Edwards, chair of NYC Community Board 9, published an open letter urging Interim President Katrina Armstrong to reopen college walk to the public, citing its historical significance to the community.

In December, a petition was circulated condemning harassment experienced by Student Senator Helen Han Wei Luo. It called for the removal of Professor Shai Davidai and a public statement, among other demands.  Content warning: Sinophobia (anti-Chinese sentiment), antisemitism, brief mention of sexual harassment

After a short hiatus on our series, we’re back with another edition of Albums That Defined Our Semester. Luckily for you, it’s been a good year for music.