Students marked Lunar New Year with lanterns, food and reflection during a fourth-floor celebration this week hosted by the Student Diversity and Inclusion office.
Research shows heterosexual women orgasm less frequently than men, a disparity known as the orgasm gap. Experts and students point to gaps in sex education, cultural expectations and communication as contributing factors.
Anna Bitz, Assistant Campus News Editor February 19, 2026
Political differences aren’t new to dating, but some Columbia students say disagreements over values and identity now draw firmer lines in relationships.
As U.S. birth rates hit a record low in 2024, Columbia students and faculty say the decline reflects not a rejection of family, but the rising costs, limited social supports and economic uncertainty shaping young adulthood.
The showcase, organized by Columbia’s Illustration Student Group, is a two-day student-run art market where artists sell stickers, prints and original work. Held Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Student Center, it drew more than 900 visitors.
The Center for Student Wellbeing partnered with Planned Parenthood to host “Cupid’s Check-In,” a Valentine’s Day–themed sexual health event, offering students free resources and information about safe sex.
Ahead of a march to Federal Plaza on Friday, Feb. 13, students gathered in the Makerspace to create signs protesting federal crackdowns in sanctuary cities.
A 1995 graduate of the college, Ward spent more than three decades managing equipment centers and supporting students and faculty in the School of Film and Television.