University Statements and Announcements

Statements and announcements from across the University will be posted on this page by the Office of Public Affairs.

Recent Statements and Announcements

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! We can’t wait to celebrate you alongside your friends, family, and loved ones.

Following the disruption at Butler Library on Wednesday, the University immediately began an investigation.

Today, I want to share how we are protecting Columbia’s research mission.

Butler Library is now open to students, and the third floor reading room is restored and ready for use.

Disruptions to our academic activities will not be tolerated and are violations of our rules and policies.

Columbia’s Public Safety Team is responding and working to mitigate the situation.

Over the past week, many members of our community have engaged in thoughtful and productive conversations about the University Senate.

An update on the review process and next steps in navigating how to best allocate resources amid significant fiscal pressures.

Johnson will serve alongside David Greenwald (LAW’83), who became co-chair in 2023.

A message from Acting President Claire Shipman as we close the semester. 

A message from Acting President Shipman to our international community 

We are closely monitoring, as always, for any disruptions, and campus activities are currently proceeding as usual.