Announcements

We are deeply honored to announce today a new $400 million gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos, which will secure Columbia’s leadership in biomedical science research and education and produce a vast array of compelling opportunities for improving society’s health and wellbeing. 

I am very pleased to share with you my appointment of Alexis Abramson as the next Dean of the Columbia Climate School. 

I write with sadness to tell you that I am stepping down as president of Columbia University effective August 14, 2024.

I am deeply honored to be called to serve as Interim President of our beloved institution. 

Columbia University mourns the loss of Nobel Laureate and University Professor Tsung-Dao Lee, a world-renowned physicist. 

I write to share that I have appointed Susan Glancy Secretary of the University.

I hope all of you are taking time this summer to rest, recharge, and have time with loved ones.

I am writing today to update our campus community on the actions the University is taking following an incident in which senior administrators in Columbia College engaged in very troubling text message exchanges during a Reunion Weekend event entitled “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future.”

I write to share that after eight years of exceptional service to this University and its students, faculty, and staff, Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Rosberg is retiring.

It is with great pleasure that I share with you my appointment of Sarah Cole as Dean of the School of the Arts, effective immediately.

Daniel Abebe will be the 16th Dean of Columbia Law School and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law, effective August 1, 2024.

Early Tuesday morning, tensions on our campus rose to new heights when a small group of protestors broke into Hamilton Hall, barricaded themselves inside, and occupied it throughout the day.