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

We are working with law enforcement to investigate the incident and will take swift action.

The violation is being addressed through the University's processes, and we are implementing additional review procedures.

The University’s investigation into the January 21 class disruption continues.

The use of imagery that glorifies violence is a breach of our values.

The investigation of the disruption, including the identification of additional participants, remains active.

Columbia must be a community where we hold people responsible and accountable for their actions. 

Disrupting academic activities constitutes a violation of the Rules of University conduct. 

Professor Massad's class is limited to 60 students and is not a required course.

We want to be absolutely clear that any act of violence against a member of our community is unacceptable.

If demonstrations lead to a disruption of academic activities, we will follow the process established in the Rules of University Conduct.

Using the Columbia name for a publication that glorifies violence is a breach of our values.

Interim President Armstrong writes to Columbia's community to affirm our mission.