Columbia sees early enrollment momentum for Admitted Student Days
The college welcomed over 600 registered attendees, including admitted students and their guests for the first of four spring events.
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Exclusive: Columbia promises housing for all waitlisted students after shortage
Senior Vice President of Enrollment Strategy and Student Success Emmanuel Lalande told the Chronicle in an interview on Wednesday, April 8 that the college is in the process of securing additional housing for all students who were waitlisted during the housing application process. Between 220 and 240 students were waitlisted after housing spots for returning students quickly filled.
Breaking: Columbia runs out of on-campus housing for returning students
After the college cut two residence halls, beds for students returning in the fall were claimed within days of room selection opening despite earlier assurances that there would be sufficient capacity.
Core curriculum overhaul reshapes fall course catalog
While the core categories remain unchanged, the newly released catalog reveals how courses have been consolidated into broader offerings. Faculty say the shift may give students more flexibility but could also make it harder to understand what each class will cover.
Columbia will not disclose RISE Fund donation totals from Bolton’s investiture
The discretionary fund, established under President and CEO Shantay Bolton, is part of an ongoing fundraising effort highlighted during the event formally recognizing her presidency.
Breaking: Columbia fails to find new provost after national search
The college remains without a permanent academic leader as enrollment declines and financial pressures mount. Interim Provost and Senior Vice President Suzanne McBride will continue to serve in the role through the 2026–2027 academic year.
Exclusive: Columbia cuts former interim president, two other senior leaders amid $40 million deficit
Jerry Tarrer and former chief of staff Laurent Pernot were both laid off, the Chronicle has learned. Jeffrey Reuter, associate vice president of budget, planning and analysis, also lost his job.
In pictures: Thousands rally in Chicago’s South Loop as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation
Demonstrators gathered in Grant Park and marched through downtown Chicago on Saturday, March 28 as part of a nationwide day of action targeting Trump administration policies.
Columbia considers new bachelor’s in creative professional studies
The degree, which could be completed online or in-person, uses Columbia’s existing courses in six disciplines with additional foundation classes. The degree is under review by the Office of Provost. If approved, the program would launch in Fall 2026.
After Oscar win, Columbia students see clearer path to Hollywood
Alum Chase Infiniti, a 2022 BFA musical theatre graduate, had a role in “One Battle After Another,” which won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Breaking: Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins hotly-contested Democratic primary race
In one of the most consequential Illinois elections in decades, Stratton secured the Democratic nomination in a race reshaping the state’s political landscape. She now advances to the November general election, where she will face Republican candidate Don Tracy in a race that will test whether Democrats can maintain their long hold on the seat.
A ‘Golden’ spotlight on representation: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ makes Oscars history
The animated film’s historic Oscar wins — including the first Academy Award for a K-pop song — are sparking conversations about Asian representation in Hollywood.