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Columbia scholar, Kian Tajbakhsh, temporarily released from prison

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

Local groups campaign for better sex ed

Obesity dangers rival smoking, CU researchers say

Disparities in HPV vaccine prices at Columbia, Barnard

Bollinger talks M’ville, travel at fireside chat

Monday's fireside chat with University President Lee Bollinger hit on the free speech scholar's perennial favorites: globalization and Columbia’s place in it, and Manhattanville and the University’s need for space.

USenate debates academic calendar

University Senate education committee members say they hope to produce a formal proposal regarding next year's academic calendar.

GS diplomas to remain in English

The School of General Studies will not offer Latin diplomas.

Graduate students struggle to find affordable child care

According to the Graduate Student Advisory Council’s Quality of Life Survey, 91 percent of graduate students with children, classified Columbia’s support of student-parents as average to poor.

Butler Library completes 15 years of renovations

After 15 years and over $110 million, Butler Library renovations are finally coming to an end.

MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS »

Assembly member O’Donnell hosts Manhattan Valley forum, solicits local feedback

Assembly member Daniel O'Donnell hosted a community forum on Saturday that focused heavily on affordable housing and small businesses.

Nursing home may give P.S. 163 room to expand

Transitional shelter to remain on 107th through November

ACADEMICS »

Columbia scholar, Kian Tajbakhsh, temporarily released from prison

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

Sustainable development becomes undergrad major

Butler Library completes 15 years of renovations

USenate debates academic calendar

WEST HARLEM »

Local groups campaign for better sex ed

Principals don’t decide whether students have sex, but in New York City public schools, they do decide whether students learn about it.

Uncertainty over Rangel’s career

In Harlem, mixed feelings on Paterson

Teachers College plans model public school for Harlem

ADMINISTRATION »

Bollinger talks M’ville, travel at fireside chat

Monday's fireside chat with University President Lee Bollinger hit on the free speech scholar's perennial favorites: globalization and Columbia’s place in it, and Manhattanville and the University’s need for space.

Bollinger talks global centers, M'ville

USenate talks academic calendar, career services

Mayor Bloomberg, Barnard launch mentoring program

WEEK IN REVIEW »

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Photos of the Week

Photos of the Week for March 1st through 5th

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