Columbia University Registrar Barry Kane informed the student body that all Fall classes are expected to return to full capacity in-person instruction with no social distancing required in an email tonight.

Columbia announced that all students must submit their vaccine documentation no later than August 2, in preparation for the fall semester, according to an email sent earlier this morning by Columbia Health Senior Vice President Melanie J. Bernitz and Executive Director of Student Health Marcy Ferdschneider. This update also included new information regarding summer COVID-19 restrictions. […]

Dean Kromm confirmed the return of all students to campus for the fall 2021 semester in an email to CC and SEAS students this afternoon.

GSAPP Dean Amale Andraos will conclude her tenure at the end of the year. She is set to become Special Advisor to Columbia University President Bollinger this July.

According to the registrar’s office, the first day of fall classes will be September 9, not September 7 as the academic calendar initially stated. 

Columbia announced that faculty and staff need to get vaccinated by September 1, 2021, in preparation for the fall semester, according to an email sent earlier this morning by University Vice President Gerry Rosberg and University COVID Director Donna Lynne.

The DEI commission shared their report directly with SEAS students today and asked for feedback regarding its content.

Earlier today, President Bollinger announced the next phase of Columbia’s Sustainability Plan, which outlines emissions and sustainability goals for the next ten years. 

Adjunct Professor of the University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights used an anti-Black slur several times in a Zoom class.

Postbac Premed student Matthew Avila has passed away, according to an email sent to GS students at 4:07 pm on April 1. 

On March 30, the University announced that it has added three more members to its Board of Trustees, including Columbia alumni who are trailblazers in the non-profit sector.

Earlier this morning, the Columbia Elections Commissions announced the results of the Spring 2021 CCSC and ESC Elections to students over email.

At 2:00 am this morning, two undergraduate students were accosted by two male subjects, who were later arrested by the NYPD.

An email from Dean Valentini sent earlier today shared that first-year Jackson Coker has passed away.

Ira Katznelson, Interim Provost, speaks about the University’s side of the bargaining table and explains current negotiations, future hopes, and limitations regarding graduate workers’ demands.