The Columbia Chronicle

Columbia after environmental and sustainability program: How students are still seeking climate engagement on campus

The teach-out of Columbia’s formal major has left students to find climate engagement through classes, campus projects and their own efforts.

Mya DeJesus, Reporter
May 13, 2026

Students question impact of personal sustainability efforts amid larger crises

Students balancing daily habits and global concerns say meaningful climate action extends beyond individual choices.

William Blakley, Reporter
May 13, 2026

The cost of clean beauty: Performers say eco-friendly makeup doesn’t last

Despite growing demand for cleaner products, durability and visibility remain the deciding factors in performance makeup.

Lily Thomas, Reporter
May 13, 2026

Graduates at Columbia’s Grad Expo look ahead to commencement and life after college

As students picked up caps, gowns and tickets at Columbia's Grad Expo at the Student Center, many also reflected on the experiences, friendships and lessons that shaped their time at Columbia.

Jenna Kottke, Reporter
May 12, 2026

New neurodiversity alliance aims to connect Columbia students with careers and community

Launching this fall, the student organization will partner with a national network to provide mentorship, professional opportunities and support for neurodivergent students and allies.

Serenity Burgos, Reporter
May 12, 2026

Annual Lavender Ceremony brings LGBTQ+ community together to celebrate their accomplishments

Graduating students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community received cords to wear at commencement.

Lily Thomas, Reporter
May 8, 2026

Columbia film students work under green production standards

Illinois is the first of 50 states to implement a 5% tax incentive to implement sustainability plans for film productions.

Liam Rieber, Reporter
May 8, 2026

Breaking: Canvas access restored after cyberattack

Colleges nationwide reported outages after hackers allegedly targeted Instructure, the company behind Canvas, interrupting access to coursework, assignments and class communication near the end of the semester. The site was restored around 9:30 p.m., more than four hours after the attack.

Marc Balbarin, Reporter
May 7, 2026

Columbia’s graduation gowns come with an environmental price tag

Commencement regalia divides students on affordability and sustainability.

Emma Jolly, Deputy Editor
May 7, 2026

Bolton presents strategic priorities to trustees in push to stabilize Columbia

The board also approved a 4:3 teaching load increase for tenured faculty and revised the college’s severance and termination procedures under adverse circumstances to set the notice period to 10 business days but to retain one year of compensation and health benefits.

Anna Bitz, Emma Jolly, and Kate Julianne Larroder
May 6, 2026