What happened at Columbia over the past year was not an isolated episode. It was a window into an ongoing reality that is invisible to most.

Detailed below is a timeline of events of the detention and release of Elmina Aghayeva on February 26, 2026, including campus activity and response. 

An anti-ICE demonstration took place Thursday, February 5, 2026, outside Columbia University’s 116th Street and Broadway gates, where NYPD officers made 12 arrests, including students and faculty.

First years are now sophomores, sophomores now juniors, juniors now seniors, and seniors now graduates.

On Monday, April 14th, GS student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a naturalization appointment in Vermont.

On Tuesday, a group of Jewish demonstrators held a protest on Low steps, condemning the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil and affirming that “immigrants are welcome here” amid ICE presence around Columbia’s campus.

On Saturday, March 8, Columbia alum and activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This is a developing story.

After promises of defending international students, President Bollinger announces he will pursue legal action against ICE in a statement made by the Office of University Life on July 9th.

Bucket List represents the intellectual privilege we enjoy as Columbia students. We do our very best to bring to your attention important guest lecturers and special events on campus. Our recommendations for this week are below, and the full list is after the jump. If you notice any events that have been left off the […]

Get caffeinated. They’re handing out free  Tazo ice tea and coffee to promote the new Starbucks in Liz’s place. We hear they’ll now offer all types of multi-syllabic espresso beverages, including frappuccinos. Chilled beverage via Wikimedia

Earlier this morning, a Tom Cat Bakery truck and taxi cab collided on 116th St and Broadway. The taxi’s passengers have been taken to the hospital, but bystanders report that the situation doesn’t look too grim. Unplowed snow appears to be the culprit in this incident. The crash-induced traffic has cleared, but bulldozers have now […]