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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.

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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 […]

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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

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On Thursday, September 5, 24 Jewish faculty members sent an email to the Columbia and Barnard administration surrounding the Antisemitism Task Force’s second report, citing misrepresentations and a lack of political context. Editor’s warning: Mentions of antisemitism

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Between the First-year flu, the Carmen cough, and the Sulzberger sneeze, being confused by health services was a rite of passage for Barnumbia students. Not anymore!

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In a joint email from Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto outlined the series of actions taken following the release of private text exchanges between Columbia deans. Currently, three staff members have been permanently removed from their positions while Dean Sorett maintains his role.

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Columbia administrators’ leaked text conversations during an antisemitism panel leads to investigation from University as they get placed on leave, sparking rage from some on antisemitic speech.

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Only 15 of the 46 individuals arrested for the occupation of Hamilton Hall face charges. The other 31 individuals’ charges were dropped on the basis of lack of evidence. 

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A lawsuit settlement between a Jewish Columbia student and Columbia stipulated that the University will provide greater public safety measures and academic accommodations.

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At the 2024 Columbia Reunion, Palestinian students initiated a “Revolt for Rafah” encampment on West Butler Lawn, the third encampment in the past two months.

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On May 16, the Task Force on Antisemitism published an op-ed in the Spectator addressing results from listening sessions held over the past academic year. In response, Columbia professor and producer James Schamus published an op-ed in Mondoweiss, condemning the Task Force. 

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In the wake of a canceled Commencement, Columbia Class Days were rife with protest. Meanwhile, a non-affiliated People’s Graduation took place. Editor’s warning: Mentions of sexual violence

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Students protested at convocation ceremonies held today on Sunday, May 12.

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Same Semester, New President!

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Wowow this is such a shocking turn of events. I am delighted to read that Commencement is now shifting the (read more)
Columbia Moves Commencement Back To Morningside From Baker After Facing Widespread Student Criticism 
February 25, 2026
Wowow this is truly a sad tale and a shocking exposé of the shady dealings of the campus bookstore. I (read more)
Hate Letter: The Columbia Bookstore
February 25, 2026
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Navigating Anticipatory And Sudden Grief As A Columbia Student 
February 25, 2026
Please do not increase class sizes and keep University Commencement at Low. (read more)
Columbia Moves Commencement Back To Morningside From Baker After Facing Widespread Student Criticism 
February 25, 2026

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