From the University
California Wildfires: Resources and Support for You
Student Accountability for Upholding the Columbia Compact – What You Need to Know
I write with important information about your responsibility for keeping the Columbia Community Health Compact. Even if you are not on campus, we are all part of one University community, and this Compact, and your commitment to it, will help keep you, our neighbors, and the Columbia community across the globe stay healthy.
Important Checklist for On-Campus Students
I am writing to share important information to assist you in fulfilling all the requirements you’ll need to meet if you’re coming to campus this Fall. Plus, find additional information about ways to connect whether you’re here in person or online.
Become a Student Ambassador to Help Keep Our Community Healthy
I am writing to share an exciting opportunity to become a Student Ambassador to help keep our community healthy during COVID-19. Student Ambassadors will receive specialized training about the Columbia Community Health Compact, COVID-19 prevention and bystander intervention methods, along with the opportunity to engage with campus experts.
Columbia to Participate in Litigation Against ICE Restrictions on International Students
Columbia, together with other leading colleges and universities, is currently at work on a friend-of-the-court brief to be filed in the legal challenge to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)’s newest federal rules, which pose significant limitations on international students.
Virtual Student Events to Close an Extraordinary Semester
April is quickly coming to a close and we wanted to share some upcoming virtual events that are open to all Columbia students. We hope you can join us.
Staying Connected: Virtual Community Events
Staff from across the University have been working diligently to plan fun and interesting virtual community events, understanding that we need to connect as a community now more than ever. We are highlighting a few of these events in this message.
Coronavirus and Maintaining an Inclusive Campus Community
In recent weeks as the Coronavirus has spread, there has been an increase in reported experiences of hostility and bias directed toward Chinese, Chinese-American and other Asian students and community members, both on and off our campus. We write to ask you to keep closely in mind our core value at Columbia — of treating all in our shared community with respect and recognizing the dignity and humanity of each individual here.
Welcome Back and a Safety Update
A Message Regarding a Racist Robocall Voicemail
Yesterday's Attack in Morningside Park
It is with deep sadness that I write regarding the tragic death of Barnard student Tessa Majors. As many of you may be learning this morning, Tessa was attacked while walking through Morningside Park yesterday evening. Despite the efforts of the doctors and nurses at St. Luke’s Hospital, Tessa succumbed to the injuries she sustained in the attack.
Update on the Columbia College Student Council Divestment Referendum Vote
A Message on the Columbia World Leaders Forum Event with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir
Sharing a message from Columbia's Undergraduate Deans: Addressing Racism on Our Campus
Columbia joins the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
Columbia University joins the Action Collaborative as part of our commitment of fostering an environment free from gender-based discrimination and harassment, including sexual assault and all other forms of gender-based misconduct. We recognize that this work is essential to our mission of advancing learning and producing knowledge at the highest levels.
Important message from Columbia Health
Announcement to Students and Families Financially Impacted by the Partial Government Shutdown
DACA Update: Federal court rules in favor of DACA program
We join with students, scholars, advocates and all who are heartened by recent news that DACA protections for undocumented students must remain and that the U.S. federal government must resume accepting new applications.
Reminder of resources in light of Port Authority Explosion
Updates on the Immigration Executive Order (a.k.a. the “travel ban”)
Columbia remains concerned about the federal executive order that restricts travel to the United States by citizens of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. On Monday of this week, the United States Supreme Court permitted the ban to take effect while legal challenges are ongoing. We encourage students and other community members affected by the ban to contact to contact David Austell, Director of the International Students and Scholars Office.
Expressing concern regarding the recent attack in Egypt
Expressing concern after tragic attack in NYC
When events in our world and country result in fatal tragedy, Columbia University - a global community - feels and mourns the loss of life. We express profound grief and condolences to the families who lost loved ones today, and hope for those injured to experience a full recovery. We also share appreciation for the first responders who helped prevent further casualties. Resources are available to support Columbia students.
Our Community, Our Values
Make no mistake that Columbia rejects racism, homophobia, Islamophobia, white supremacy, bigotry, misogyny. But beyond statements, can we show up as members of one community, especially when we are in a particularly challenging place?
Statement on Disrupting Speakers from Provost John Coatsworth
The University is committed to defend the right of all the members of our community to exercise their right to invite, listen to, and challenge speakers whose views may be offensive and even hurtful to many of us. It is the duty of every member of the community to help preserve freedom of speech for all, including protesters.
Support for Students with Ties to Mexico
On Hurricane Irma
Support for International and Other Students with Ties to India, Bangladesh and Nepal
Response to Executive Order on Refugee and Immigration Policy from Columbia President Lee C. Bollinger
Columbia's International Students & Scholars Office Outreach on the President's Immigration Executive Order
Resources for Students and Other Columbia Community Members
Disturbing Losses and Fresh Challenges
Reminder of Resources in Light of Chelsea
On Racial Disparities, Police Violence and Tragic Loss
Support After Orlando
In Remembrance of Public Safety Officer Martin Nelles
The Attack at Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, Pakistan