Columbia President and CEO Shantay Bolton welcomed new students at New Student Convocation on Friday, Aug 29, with a rousing speech. Students also had the opportunity to meet each other at the Student Center and adjacent parking. The traditional event is held every year on the Friday before school starts.
Students meet Columbia’s new president
August 29, 2025
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Carlos Alanis-Avila is a junior film and television major and journalism minor. Alanis-Avila is a photojournalist for the Chronicle. He joined the Chronicle in May 2025.
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