Statements and announcements from across the University will be posted on this page by the Office of Public Affairs.
Recent Statements and Announcements
The following is a statement from Columbia University regarding a demonstration that took place today on the steps of Low Library.
In early March, the University issued a strong statement condemning the deliberate harassment and targeting of members of our community. Acting President Shipman has regularly urged all members of the community to reject doxing and targeted harassment as responses to disagreement.
We are aware of a scheduled off-campus gathering this evening protesting an event hosted by a recognized student group.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has reaffirmed Columbia University’s accreditation, confirming compliance with all standards.
Columbia announces a series of essential investments in Columbia’s Morningside campus and in the undergraduate student experience that will make a meaningful impact on our students in Columbia College (CC), the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) and the School of General Studies (GS).
Today, I am announcing my intention to step down as Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. It has been my honor to serve as a physician-scientist, educator, and administrator at Columbia for more than 25 years.
The following is a statement from the Co-Chairs of the Board of Trustees of Columbia University, David J. Greenwald and Jeh Johnson on the Report of Findings of the Investigation Regarding Robert Hadden’s Abuse of Patients.
A message from Acting President Claire Shipman and CUIMC CEO Dr. Katrina Armstrong.
The University has previously initiated legal action against this group’s unauthorized use of the Columbia name and is exploring additional legal remedies.
We write to update you on important steps the University has undertaken over the last week to enhance safety and clarify protocols and procedures regarding interactions with law enforcement.
It is deeply disturbing to see doxing trucks outside of our campus today, targeting our students. The University is committed to supporting all members of our community as they study, teach, and work on our campus, and has made clear on multiple occasions that the deliberate harassment and targeting of members of our community by doxing is unacceptable.
To be clear, CUAD is not a recognized student group and is not affiliated, in any fashion, with the University. We do not know who comprises or leads this anonymous group. The matter has been referred to law enforcement for further investigation.
