Announcements
In response to the recent memo from the Office of Management and Budget pausing federal funding, I want to take a moment to reiterate our unwavering commitment to the core mission and principles that define us.
For those who have returned to Morningside this week, you have seen that our CUID requirement for access to the Morningside campus is still in place.
Today a History of Modern Israel class was disrupted by protesters who handed out fliers.
I want to wish each of you a very Happy New Year and a warm welcome to our upcoming Spring semester.
Building on my recent communications, I am writing today to update you on our progress on two of the other priorities I set out for the semester—addressing discrimination and harassment and managing protests and other disruptions.
Since the start of the semester, I have had the privilege of engaging with many members of our community who care deeply about Columbia and our future.
Since I last wrote to you, I have been fortunate to meet and hear from many Columbia alumni, and I am grateful for your insights and feedback.
At the beginning of this semester, I set out several priorities for this academic year, first among them affirming Columbia’s mission and placing our mission and principles at the center of our decision-making.
Presidential elections are moments of civic engagement that shape the country’s policy agenda and political direction for the coming four years.
I write to share that Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, has informed me that she will be stepping down as Dean of the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Senior Vice President of Columbia University Irving Medical Center at the end of the academic year.
I am writing to update you on our current situation on campus, our understanding of what different groups are planning given the significance of the week ahead, and our preparations to support you and the Columbia community.