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Breaking: Columbia suspends faculty sabbatical leave for a second year

Interim Senior Vice President and Provost Suzanne McBride announced the decision during the Friday, May 22 Faculty Senate meeting, citing ongoing financial pressures at the college. The move reflects broader cost-cutting across higher education, though relatively few colleges and universities have publicly announced pauses to faculty sabbaticals specifically.

William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
May 22, 2026

Latino and Latine Studies minor to drop language requirements for Fall 2026

The change is part of a larger effort to streamline minors in the School of Communication and Culture.

Sofía Oyarzún, La Crónica Editor
May 19, 2026

‘Boom-chicka-boom’: Columbia graduates close commencement with joy, reflection and uncertainty

Graduates from the Schools of Theatre and Dance, Audio and Music, Design, and Visual Arts crossed the stage Sunday afternoon, May 17 at the Credit Union 1 Arena during the second of commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026. About 1,200 students were awarded degrees at Columbia this spring.

William Blakley, Reporter
May 17, 2026

Columbia celebrates first commencement under Bolton with dancing and a message about facing fear

Graduates from Schools of Business and Entrepreneurship, Communication and Culture, Fashion, and Film and Television crossed the stage Sunday morning, May 17 at Credit Union 1 Arena during the first of the college’s two commencement ceremonies.

Marc Balbarin, Reporter
May 17, 2026

Manifest 2026: Live updates from Columbia’s 25th annual arts festival

The 25th anniversary of the college’s annual arts festival is a public all-day event showcasing graduating senior and graduate student work.

Anna Bitz, Assistant Campus News Editor
May 16, 2026

‘We cannot survive on a skeleton crew’: Columbia staff union says sudden layoffs hurt morale, student services

Union leaders say the college failed to notify the union before three staff positions were eliminated in recent weeks.

Sydney Richardson, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2026

Benefit concert rallies Columbia community around student battling cancer

Students, alumni and staff raised money for senior audio arts major Kathrynn Vettas through a show organized by Sessions @ 33.

Serenity Burgos, Reporter
May 14, 2026

Manifest returns for 25th year with renewed public push, alumni homecoming

The college’s signature urban arts festival will take place on Saturday, May 16 throughout Columbia’s buildings, including the Student Center. The block between Harrison and Balbo streets will be closed to vehicular traffic.

Vivian Richey, Enterprise Editor
May 14, 2026

New performance, last season’s rack

Students find different ways to reuse previous costumes through campus resources or upcycling it themselves.

Allison Shelton, Reporter
May 13, 2026

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

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