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As we grapple with these challenging circumstances, it is important to clarify and reaffirm several guiding principles for how Columbia can stay true to its mission while upholding important values in our interactions with one another.

I was devastated by the horrific attack on Israel this weekend and the ensuing violence that is affecting so many people.

As an institution, Columbia continues to grapple with the magnitude of harm done to the patients of former physician Robert Hadden.

As you may know, Ella Mills, a student of ours at Columbia’s School of General Studies, died tragically in a kayaking accident on a trip with the Columbia University Whitewater Kayaking Club.

As we prepare for a new academic year, I write to update you on next steps as we move forward following the Supreme Court’s decision with respect to affirmative action and admissions.

I write to share that Sarah Cole has graciously agreed to step in as Interim Dean of the School of the Arts beginning September 1, 2023.

Universities need to pursue diversity by other means, says Columbia’s president.

President Bollinger announces that he, in close consultation with incoming University President Minouche Shafik, is appointing Jeffrey Shaman as Interim Dean of the Columbia Climate School. 

President Bollinger and Dr. Katrina Armstrong announce their appointment of Christine Kim Garcia, MD, PhD, as Director of the Columbia Precision Medicine Initiative.

President Bollinger announces his appointment of Daphna Shohamy as the next Director of the Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute.

President Bollinger announces Mary Boyce will step down from her role as Provost on June 30, 2023.

President Bollinger Welcomes Laura Rosenbury as the Next President of Barnard

President Bollinger announces an update on continued antiracism efforts at Columbia, focused on the experience of the staff. 

Bollinger offers his condolences to all those affected. 

Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton will be joining the Columbia community in February 2023 with two appointments: Professor of Practice at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and Presidential Fellow at Columbia World Projects (CWP).