Public reaction to former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's appointment at Columbia University reveals stark contrasts in how male and female politicians are evaluated, with much of the outrage deemed disproportionate.
Annalena Baerbock will transition to private life and academia after stepping down as President of the UN General Assembly, taking up a professorship at Columbia University.
A group of students and professors has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging discrimination. They claim the university failed to adequately protect them from attacks following the start of the Gaza War.
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allies have reshaped the war in the Middle East.
The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and Columbia University have launched the "Lab to Market: Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship" initiative to cultivate future scientist-entrepreneurs in Greece.
A research program by Columbia University and the University of Ioannina is using Greece as a study area to design new mental health support interventions for refugees, focusing on the negative impacts of living conditions.
A new study from Columbia University in New York suggests that taking a five-minute "movement break" every hour can help offset the negative health impacts associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
Columbia University announced it will once again require standardized test scores from applicants, reversing its test-optional policy for the Fall 2027 admissions cycle.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani received a special gift, an Edin Džeko jersey, from Columbia University professor Amra Šabić El-Rayess, highlighting the Bosnian footballer's success story.
Columbia University graduates have the highest earnings in New York, according to data from the Department of Education's College Scorecard, which tracks former students' earnings by school.
Professors at Columbia University who supported pro-Gaza protests have filed an antisemitism claim, adding another layer to the ongoing tensions on campus.
Arjun, son of actress Juhi Chawla, has graduated from Columbia University and achieved the honor of being inducted into the elite Phi Beta Kappa society.
A Vietnamese student, who taught herself programming, has simultaneously received fully funded PhD offers in Computer Science from prestigious institutions including Harvard University, Princeton University, and Columbia University.
Evi Adam attended her daughter Nefeli Livieratou's graduation ceremony in New York, where Nefeli completed her master's degree in Economics at Columbia University.
A study by Columbia University's School of Nursing has revealed that nearly 3,000 scientific medical publications contain false bibliographic references that do not exist in scientific databases.
Columbia University professor Adam Tooze suggests that 'China shock 2.0' signifies China's continued rise in manufacturing, redefining economic possibilities across various sectors, requiring the West to recalibrate its approach.
Two years after the Columbia University Gaza solidarity encampment arrests, an article argues that campuses remain affected by fear, with data from FIRE indicating a continued rise in self-censorship among students.
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Lee C. Bollinger, former president of Columbia University, spoke about the importance of free speech and its teaching at universities, following protests against the war in Gaza.
Azerbaijani national Elmina Aghayeva, a Columbia University influencer, was detained by ICE due to an expired visa from 2016 but was released hours later following intervention by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A New York judge has vacated disciplinary sanctions against 22 Columbia University students who occupied Hamilton Hall during anti-Israel protests in April 2024.
A Columbia University student detained by ICE was released after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised her case with President Donald Trump during White House talks.
US President Donald Trump agreed to release a Columbia University student detained by immigration agents after a direct appeal from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Elmina Aghayeva was arrested earlier that day.
A Columbia University student was released hours after being arrested by ICE, amidst broader reports of the Trump administration detaining and questioning admitted refugees.
A Columbia University student, previously arrested by ICE, has been released following a meeting between Representative Jamaal Bowman (Mamdani) and former President Donald Trump.
ICE officers arrested a student inside Columbia University housing after allegedly misrepresenting themselves as looking for a missing person, according to school and city officials.
Acting university president says agents misrepresented themselves to gain entry to the residential building
Columbia University said on Thursday morning that one of its students was arrested by…
The release of Jeffrey Epstein files has led to Larry Summers resigning as a Harvard professor and Nobel winner Richard Axel quitting Columbia University, while Bill Gates addressed his past interactions with Epstein.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of a pro-Palestinian Columbia University protest leader, citing a procedural error by the Trump administration.
Annalena Baerbock is set to take on a new position at Columbia University, with reports emerging on her potential earnings as a professor. The former German foreign minister's move to the U.S. is expected to be financially rewarding.
Annalena Baerbock, Germany's former foreign minister, is reportedly set to join Columbia University in New York after her term at the United Nations concludes. She will not be returning to Germany but will continue her career in academia.
Palestinian students and staff have filed a lawsuit against Columbia University, alleging systematic discrimination since October 2023. The lawsuit claims biased disciplinary hearings and an anti-Palestinian environment on campus.
Former '60 Minutes' correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi will serve as Journalists in Residence at Columbia University. They will be teaching at the prestigious institution, sharing their extensive experience in broadcast journalism.
A Columbia University study found that adults who lost just 90 minutes of sleep per night over six weeks experienced weight gain and increased waistlines.
Activists are highlighting recent election wins, including a former Columbia University protester heading to Congress, as proof of the success and lasting impact of pro-Palestine campus demonstrations in the US.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, a socialist primary winner for Congress in NYC and backed by Mamdani, reportedly founded a Columbia University group whose stated goal is the 'total eradication of Western civilization.'
Streamer ExtraEmily has addressed the divided reactions from supporters and critics following a clip showcasing her Columbia University resume, with many praising her academic and professional achievements.
Columbia University has announced it will once again require standardized test scores for admissions, becoming the last Ivy League institution to revert to the policy.
Following Gaza protests, Columbia University agreed to a $21 million fund to address antisemitism, raising questions about whose claims will qualify, including faculty supporting Palestinian rights who claim harassment as Jews.
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Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla's son, Arjun Mehta, has graduated from Columbia University, following in the footsteps of his sister Jahnavi. The family celebrated his academic achievement.
A new study led by Junhao Wen from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests a connection between sleep patterns and accelerated biological aging, based on analysis of half a million participants.
Research conducted by Columbia University has identified nearly 3,000 scientific publications containing false bibliographic references that do not exist, over a period of just over three years.
A former Columbia University professor, who was fired after expressing support for Hamas and Hezbollah, is slated to speak at a "Death to the Akademy" event at Virginia Tech.
A Greek psychiatry professor from Columbia University is accused of defrauding a 72-year-old retired stockbroker of $1.3 million, allegedly to purchase a house in Athens.
Lawyers for Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student facing deportation, have requested that Judge Emil Bove step aside from an appellate panel due to his previous role as a top Justice Department official.
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia, 33, has been released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after being held for over a year, with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly appealing for her release. Kordia was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest and held despite court rulings for her release.
Gen Digital has successfully overturned a $481 million patent award that was previously granted to Columbia University in a patent infringement lawsuit.
A college freshman at Columbia University shares his experiences and insights from an 'AI writing' course, advocating for teaching students critical AI use rather than banning it.
A Columbia University physician has voiced concerns that the growing push to legalize medical assistance in dying across the United States could lead to a societal view where life is considered 'disposable'.
A Columbia University student was released from federal custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The agents allegedly posed as local police officers to gain access to a student residence.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that Donald Trump authorized the release of a Columbia University student detained by ICE, following the mayor's meeting with the US President.
A student from Columbia University was released just hours after being arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), drawing attention to immigration enforcement practices.
Department of Education faced pressure to protect students from political violence following incidents at UC Berkeley, University of Michigan and Columbia University.
Columbia University reported that Department of Homeland Security officials detained a student from a university residential building, citing 'misrepresentations' made by the student.
Plagiarism accusations, embellished CV – and now a professor: The Green Party's former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is staying in New York, moving from the UN to Columbia University.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will transition to academia as a professor at Columbia University following her tenure as President of the UN General Assembly.
An Indian student has been charged with killing an 81-year-old man in Florida after allegedly driving a Cadillac at 100mph, with his attorney requesting the court to allow him to return to Columbia University.
Veteran journalists Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi have been named journalists-in-residence at Columbia University’s School of Journalism for the 2026-2027 academic term.
Columbia University has issued a 'return to US' advisory, prompting questions among Indian students about its implications for their academic and immigration status.
Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze met with Jeffrey Sachs, an American economist, Columbia University professor and commentator known for his controversial geopolitical views, in Tbilisi…
Panteion University and Columbia University have formed a new academic partnership to study contemporary China, marking a significant step in Panteion University's internationalization and strengthening its participation in leading global academic networks.
Columbia University has reversed its test-optional admissions policy, becoming the final Ivy League institution to once again require standardized test scores for applicants.
Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras published a video from a discussion with journalists, where he explained his English pronunciation by stating he learned English in a language school, not at Columbia University. He also emphasized that he does not come from a political dynasty.
Columbia University has agreed to a $21 million payout to Jewish faculty members who reported being subjected to antisemitic harassment, including being spat on and shouted at.
Ghana's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Columbia University are partnering to map air pollution across the country, including areas without monitors. Concurrently, the Breathe Accra initiative is expanding its air quality monitoring network to provide real-time pollution data to Municipal Assemblies in Accra.
Panteion University in Greece has officially approved a new master’s degree partnership with Columbia University, fostering international academic collaboration.
Angeliki Frangou spoke to Columbia University engineers about the future of US shipbuilding and the ongoing technological revolution within the shipping industry.
Li Hongzhi, an award-winning former head of Generative AI at Microsoft Asia, has joined Tongji University, a prominent institution in China. Li previously obtained his PhD from Columbia University before starting his career at Microsoft.
An Icelandic student, Guðmundur Már Jónasson, recounts his experience applying for a master's program in electrical and computer engineering at Columbia University in New York in early 2022, with the article title hinting at a quick housing loan process.
Kanye West's wife, Bianca Censori, unveiled a new blonde hairstyle during a visit to Columbia University on April 28, marking a significant change to her look.
A report highlights that many Jewish colleagues at Columbia University believe there is no antisemitism on campus, sparking further debate on the issue.
Students at Columbia University have filed a complaint alleging that a university energy thinktank is engaging in deceptive trade practices by obscuring the full extent of its financial connections to the fossil fuel industry.
Columbia University scientists have developed a two-step injectable RNA therapy that may repair cardiovascular tissue after a heart attack by transforming muscle cells into a 'healing protein factory', offering a potential breakthrough in cardiac recovery.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester, has been released after a year in immigration custody, with federal officials citing a visa overstay and her lawyer claiming targeting for pro-Palestinian activism.
Columbia University has admitted to protecting a doctor accused of abuse, leading to the departure of two physicians from Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals after a report found an institutional culture that discouraged reporting against Robert Hadden.
A Columbia University student was arrested by federal immigration authorities (ICE) in New York, sparking strong reactions on campus. She was later released following a meeting between New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump.
A Columbia University student has been released following detention by ICE, an incident that prompted protests against immigration enforcement tactics in New York City.
Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan who was arrested by ICE agents earlier in the day, was released after the New York Mayor raised her detention with President Trump
Federal immigration agents reportedly entered a Columbia University residence hall under false pretenses, claiming to search for a missing person, before arresting student Ellie Aghayeva from Azerbaijan.
Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva claims she was illegally arrested by DHS agents on campus, with the university president stating agents posed as a missing-person search.
Agadir – The Columbia University Alumni Association in Morocco has officially elected Lamia Bazir as its new president, marking a significant milestone for the organization and signaling renewed…
Columbia University pulled its promotion of a DHS-affiliated CBP virtual career expo after faculty members criticized the listing, claiming the university was aiding 'authoritarianism.'
Mahdawi, arrested last year during US citizenship interview, says he is ‘grateful to the court for honoring the rule of law’
An immigration judge has blocked the Trump administration from deporting Mohsen Mahdawi, a 34-year-old Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested by federal agents last year during a US citizenship interview in Vermont.
Lawyers for Mahdawi gave details of the decision in a court filing on Tuesday with a federal appeals court in New York, which had been reviewing a ruling that led to his release from immigration custody in April.
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