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OB-GYN department chair Mary D’Alton, who had allowed Robert Hadden to return to work following his 2012 arrest for sexually assaulting a patient, will remain in her position until Lisa Nathan takes over as interim chair by May 1. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/04/0…

Columbia released on April 1 its first semiannual report on its compliance with the July 2025 $221 million deal it struck with President Donald Trump’s administration, outlining Columbia’s compliance with most of the deal’s provisions. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/04/0…

@shea_tvance @chronicle Yay congrats Shea!!

Some personal news—this summer, I’m moving to D.C. to join the Chronicle of Higher Education as a 2026-27 reporting fellow. Could not be more excited to get to work with the @chronicle team! chronicle.com

As a possible strike loomed, the Student Workers of Columbia-United Auto Workers modified language in several of its contract articles in late February following advice from a representative of its parent union. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/04/0…

Lina Khan, associate professor of law and former chair of the Federal Trade Commission during President Joe Biden’s administration, will lead the newly established Center for Law and Economy, the Law School announced Thursday. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/04/0…

Amid debt crisis, Barnard quietly cancels annual financial aid fundraising gala Latest for @ColumbiaSpec columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/04/0…

When asked about Barnard’s last place free speech ranking, Rosenbury said Barnard students have a higher tendency and tolerance towards violence, “higher than at other schools and certainly higher than we would like.” great report from @emilypckk and @spencerdaviis

So exciting to have @sarajust speaking at this year's Columbia College Class Day! columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/3…

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences overwhelmingly passed a resolution opposing Columbia’s plans to expand its undergraduate student body last week, which 11 current and former presidents of the Columbia College Alumni Association declared their support for. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/2…

Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied Science admitted 4.2 percent of applicants to the class of 2030 on Thursday, accepting 2,581 students from the largest applicant pool in Columbia history—1,415 more applicants than last year. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/2…

Absolutely unreal piece in @ColumbiaSpec on sexual assault and coverup on the Columbia fencing team, a story that includes several national championships, the Tokyo Olympics, and this: columbiaspectator.com/sports/2026/03…

Columbia fencing affiliates told Spectator that head coach Michael Aufrichtig sought to “cover up” an instance of sexual assault on his team in 2013—an action that they say indicates the “toxic” culture he has built, buoyed by a win-at-all-costs mentality. columbiaspectator.com/sports/2026/03…

For $50 million, a new Columbia dental school building could’ve been named after Jeffrey Epstein. University officials said no. Many interviews and 1000+ reviewed emails later, here’s my latest investigation for @ColumbiaSpec: columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/1…

Amid last month’s Northeastern blizzard, a ragtag team of Columbia students built a 13-foot snowman at the heart of campus—and with it a friendship and sense of community that reverberated across campus. columbiaspectator.com/arts-and-cultu…

NYU contract faculty and Columbia University student workers have now both voted to authorize potential strikes, which means we could soon see simultaneous strikes at NYC's most prestigious private universities.

Columbia released an independent report Tuesday outlining the “institutional failures” that enabled convicted sex-offender and former OB-GYN Robert Hadden to sexually assault more than 500 patients. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/1…

In recent months, Columbia has scrambled to accommodate its largest ever first-year class. Now, it’s scaling back its plan to increase undergraduate enrollment by 20% after Spectator first revealed the plans that have since faced fierce criticism. read more @ColumbiaSpec

More than 200 Columbia students and faculty members signed an open letter Thursday opposing the University’s plans to expand undergraduate student enrollment ahead of a board of trustees meeting this weekend. columbiaspectator.com/news/2026/03/0…

Conrad Blackburn, an attorney and union organizer, is one of several DSA-backed candidates seeking local office across NYC. Read our profile on @ConradforHarlem and his campaign for NY Assembly District 70 seat here: ✍️ w/ Franka Etkin for @ColumbiaSpec columbiaspectator.com/city-news/2026…

a must read from @emilypckk