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"A small group of academic leaders has been in constructive dialogue with student organizers to find a path that would result in the dismantling of the encampment and adherence to University policies going forward. Regretfully, we were not able to come to an agreement."

We support the conversations that are ongoing with student leaders of the encampment, under the guidance of academic leaders. Our goal is a safe resolution of this crisis.

Columbia researchers have created mice with hybrid brains—part mouse, part rat—that sense odors with their rat neurons.

“The encampment raises serious safety concerns, disrupts campus life, and has created a tense and at times hostile environment for many members of our community. It is essential that we move forward with a plan to dismantle it,” wrote President Shafik.

The night of May 15, the Empire State Building will glow blue for Columbia grads. Here’s where to capture the best photos with it.

To deescalate the rancor and give us all a chance to consider next steps, I am announcing that all classes will be held virtually on Monday. During the coming days, a working group of Deans, university administrators and faculty members will try to bring this crisis to a resolution.

A new database offers communities, leaders, and researchers unprecedented access to climate data and cutting-edge models.

The University joins New York City mayor's office at Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge launch.

She hopes to curate a career that blends policy, art activism, and human rights.

Here are the full opening statements from Columbia representatives before the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Tian Zheng, the Statistics department chair, is developing innovative tools to confront climate change and the opioid epidemic.

Postpartum Medicaid extension legislation should be applauded, while understanding its limitations and seeking more solutions.

Columbia environmental scientist Catherine Ivanovich wants us to understand the impacts of the food we eat.

The prestigious prize will enable them to pursue independent projects of their choice.

Abbey Hsu (CC'24) and Kaitlyn Davis (CC'23) were both selected in the 2024 WNBA Draft, the first two selections in Columbia women's basketball history.