Statement on Vandalism at School of International and Public Affairs

January 29, 2025

On Wednesday afternoon, restroom facilities at the School of International and Public Affairs were vandalized with graffiti that included disturbing, personal attacks. We immediately notified law enforcement, and an investigation was launched to identify the individual perpetrators and address their actions. Acts of vandalism of University buildings and property and attempts to harass and intimidate members of our community are unacceptable and abhorrent and will not be tolerated at Columbia. Our buildings and our classrooms are spaces for teaching and learning and we cannot permit them to be disrupted and defaced.  We are acting swiftly to address this misconduct and will update the community as we have more information.