Barnard College will begin a two-year transition to a new student information system, Workday Student, as part of a broader effort to update its infrastructure, according to a report by Columbia Spectator.Barnard President Laura Rosenbury announced the move in an email to the college community earlier this month. The new system is expected to consolidate …
US judge blocks Trump-era college admissions data rule, calls rollout “chaotic” A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s push to collect detailed admissions data from universities to verify compliance with the ban on race-based admissions, according to a report by The Associated Press (AP). The ruling comes amid a broader legal …
Jay Rothman, the president of the University of Wisconsin System (Source: AP) Every leadership change in higher education does not begin with a public announcement. Some begin in closed-door meetings and private conversations, before surfacing through documents. That is how the current situation involving Jay Rothman has come into view.The president of the University of …
Columbia University admits 4.2% for Class of 2030 amid record applications Columbia University has reported one of its most selective admissions cycles yet, admitting just 4.2% of applicants to its Class of 2030, underscoring intensifying competition at top global institutions.According to reporting by The Columbia Spectator, Columbia College and the School of Engineering and Applied …
Columbia University has confirmed plans to gradually expand its undergraduate student body while simultaneously announcing a series of infrastructure and academic investments aimed at improving campus life. The decision, however, has sparked concern among faculty members and student leaders who argue that existing resources are already stretched.According to reporting by Columbia Daily Spectator, university administrators …
Teachers College at Columbia University is set to offer its first neuroscience-focused doctoral program following the University Senate’s approval last month, according to reporting by The Columbia Spectator. The new Ph.D. in educational neuroscience aims to formalize research at the intersection of brain science and education while ensuring full funding for all enrolled students. The …
Columbia University has reportedly scaled back its proposed plan to increase undergraduate enrollment after strong criticism from faculty members, students, and alumni who warned that such a move could strain campus resources and affect academic quality.According to a report by the Columbia Spectator, the university had initially considered expanding the student body of Columbia College …
The United States Department of Defense will prohibit members of the armed forces from attending Columbia University, Yale University, Brown University and several other institutions beginning next academic year. The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to sever ties with universities that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused of fostering what …
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University has launched a new research-driven initiative aimed at strengthening free expression at a time of heightened political and campus tensions. Titled “Reconstructing Free Expression,” the programme seeks to deepen understanding of First Amendment protections and explore how institutions can better safeguard democratic values.According to an original report …
