Statements and announcements from across the University will be posted on this page by the Office of Public Affairs.
Recent Statements and Announcements
There have been reports of ICE around campus. Columbia has and will continue to follow the law.
Columbia’s mission is to teach, create, and advance knowledge. For over 270 years, that mission has been grounded in an enduring and essential commitment to freedom of expression, open inquiry, and generous, respectful debate.
We have confirmed that four Columbia students were arrested as part of Tuesday’s disruption at Barnard College.
We are in touch with Barnard’s leadership and security team as they address the situation and will continue to monitor it closely.
We are aware of an incident in which our Dean of SIPA was harassed as she walked on our campus this morning.
The event was well attended and took place without disruption or interference.
Columbia is fully committed to combatting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination.
Interim President Armstrong has made clear that efforts to deepening engagement across our campus community is a priority.
We received a report of an unauthorized class cancellation this morning which violates University policy.
The disruption of academic activities is not acceptable conduct.
Disruptions to our classrooms and efforts to intimidate or harass our students are not acceptable, are an affront to our University community.
