Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong

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Stories, announcements, and updates from Columbia University Interim President Katrina Armstrong.

For more information and announcements from the president, check out the Office of the President website. 

I am pleased to share that the Committee has begun its work, including developing an engagement strategy and holding meetings with faculty, students, administrators, and staff from across the University. 

The latest announcement from Interim President Katrina Armstrong on Columbia's Campus Collaborative and additional community-building initiatives.

Interim President Armstrong writes to the Columbia community about "what it means for our community to actively embody our mission and principles at this turbulent time."

The University is proud that there are more than 700 veterans enrolled as students at Columbia, more than all the other Ivy League universities combined.

Interim President Katrina Armstrong writes to the Columbia community recognizing the understandable concerns about the uncertain social and political environment we may face on campus over the next weeks.

This new University-wide initiative builds on Columbia's existing research into cell and gene therapies and aims to drive greater progress in fundamental and translational science.

Current restrictions on Morningside access will remain in place for the time being, while moving thoughtfully and deliberately toward a fully reopened campus.

Daniel Abebe, Dean of Columbia Law School, and Mark Mazower, Ira D. Wallach Professor of History, have accepted an appointment to serve as Co-Chairs of the President’s Advisory Committee on Institutional Voice.

Interim President Katrina Armstrong announced the launch of the University International Student Hardship Fund and other work and initiatives that address key issues for students.

Students have arrived at Columbia for an invigorating fall semester — here's a glance at back-to-school events welcoming students to campus. 

Interim President Armstrong writes that Columbia's approach to protests and demonstrations is "an essential part of how we advance our educational and research mission, safeguard free expression and open debate, and ensure a safe, respectful campus environment for our community."

“I want to make sure that this University is a place that embraces you, educates you, and pushes you to make the most of your time here,” she wrote. “You deserve nothing less.”