Announcements
Being part of our community means being part of something bigger—in the world and right here in New York City.
Many of you have expressed interest, in recent months, in our ongoing advocacy with lawmakers, and in our joint efforts with other institutions.
I write to share the wonderful news that I have appointed Dr. Melanie Bernitz as Executive Vice President for University Life and Wellbeing.
Today, we are releasing the University’s financial results for fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025) and performance results for the University’s endowment during the same period.
We are pleased to share the appointment of Dennis A. Mitchell as the next Dean of the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
With the fall semester well underway and midterms approaching, I want to take a moment to reflect on an integral part of our community at Columbia: our international students and scholars.
Last year, we launched the President’s Advisory Committee on Institutional Voice to help guide us in determining the role that institutional voice should have in advancing our academic mission and our commitment to open inquiry and free expression.
Today marks the beginning of the Columbia World Leaders Forum, an event that, for the past two decades, has brought heads of state to our campus to share their views.
I am writing to share that Amelia Alverson, Columbia’s Executive Vice President (EVP) for University Development and Alumni Relations, will step down on September 15, 2025.
Today, we were made aware of a troubling situation involving a Columbia graduate student on the streets near our Manhattanville campus, who was approached by several individuals who stated they were federal agents.
Columbia’s School of General Studies is a critical factor in creating that unique community, and we are thrilled to welcome this year’s incoming class.
This past weekend, we welcomed the Class of 2029 to Columbia College and Columbia Engineering, and these newest members of our community began their Columbia journeys.