On Monday, March 3, Barnard President Laura Rosenbury published an op-ed in The Chronicle Of Higher Education addressing recent student protests and student expulsions. Rosenbury shared the op-ed in an email to the Barnard community on Tuesday, March 4.

On Wednesday, February 26, a group of students held a sit-in in Milbank Hall, protesting the expulsion of two students involved in the disruption of a History of Modern Israel class last month.

The United States Department of Education released a letter Friday outlining college and university responsibilities to remove the consideration of race in campus activities and operations.

On Tuesday, leadership at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons issued a statement announcing pauses on hiring, travel, events, and other activities as President Trump’s orders to cut medical research funding are challenged in court.

On Wednesday, February 11, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) held a rally and political education session protesting against President Trump’s call to take control of Gaza.

On Monday, three students filed a lawsuit against Columbia, claiming the University violated its own policies when disciplining students involved in protests and the encampment during the spring of 2024. 

On Friday, Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) held a protest calling for an end to police presence at Columbia, the opening of the College Walk gates, and a “campus and community that is safe and free for all.” CW: mentions of violence.

Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD) held a walkout on the first day of classes, protesting on campus and along streets near campus. 

Congratulations to the Fall 2024 cohort of Barnard seniors recently elected to Phi Beta Kappa!

At 5:30 pm on Tuesday, November 26, community organizations Defend Harlem and New York Interfaith Commission gathered on 116th and Morningside to rally against Columbia’s land expansions.

The Barnard Consortium for Critical Interdisciplinary Studies will offer the possibility to minor or concentrate in Asian Diaspora and Asian American Studies starting in the spring.

This Friday, November 8, several student groups collaborated to hold an emergency Anti-Trump Rally on Low Steps.

On Friday, November 8, End Jew Hatred held a protest on 116th and Broadway, condemning the recent reported antisemitic violence in Amsterdam.  

In an email sent to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering students on Sunday, November 3, Dean Shih-Fu Chang announced the passing of SEAS junior Jonathan Nalikka. Barnard students were later notified with an email from Dean Leslie Grinage. Editor’s warning: Student death.

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.