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President Bollinger announces that Merit Janow will step down as Dean of Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs.

President Bollinger released a statement expressing concern about the recent increase in antisemitic violence in New York and in cities around the country.

President Bollinger offers an update on Columbia's anti-racism efforts one year after the killing of George Floyd. 

President Bollinger announced that Amale Andraos will be stepping down as Dean of Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) on December 31, 2021.

Let us all reflect upon, honor, and celebrate the events, people, and values enshrined in this important day in our nation’s history.

President Bollinger announces Columbia University’s 10-year Sustainability Plan, Plan 2030.

President Bollinger comments on the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. 

President Bollinger announced that the Columbia Climate School will be co-led by four of Columbia’s most eminent climate experts: Alex Halliday, Jason Bordoff, Ruth DeFries, and Maureen Raymo.

This new effort is dedicated to raising $1.4 billion in financial assistance for students by June 2025 and involves all 16 schools.

President Bollinger announced that Shih-Fu Chang will serve as Interim Dean of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). 

President Bollinger announced that the upcoming Commencement ceremonies will be virtual and that the University hopes to return to normal operations in the fall. 

Read President Bollinger's Washington Post column, "How the U.S. Could Prosecute Jamal Khashoggi’s Killers." 

President Bollinger announced recommendations from the Fourth Purpose Task Force for how Columbia may extend its abilities to bring the knowledge and capacities of the University to more effectively address pressing human problems. 

President Bollinger reflects on the Senate confirmation of Biden's new Director of National Intelligence.

President Bollinger announced his appointment of Dr. Melanie Bernitz to the newly created position of Senior Vice President for Columbia Health.