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Bianca Censori attended Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture as a guest critic for a final review, arriving in a sleek all-black, tailored outfit that signals a shift from her usual revealing style and aligns with her architectural training and recent projects.
A Columbia University study using advanced imaging found hundreds of thousands of plastic particles per liter in widely sold bottled water, including nanoplastics small enough to cross cellular barriers. Brands weren’t named, but the findings raise health and regulatory questions and call for transparency and better testing. Practical takeaways include using glass or stainless steel, improving filtration, avoiding heat, and storing water cool; currently, US bottled water is FDA-regulated with no federal microplastic limits. The research emphasizes that “clear” water may not be truly clean and highlights the need for industry and policy updates.
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist arrested at a Columbia University protest and detained for overstaying her student visa, was released from the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas after more than a year in custody. An immigration judge ordered release on bond, the third such order amid DHS stays, and prosecutors ultimately dropped the charges “in the interest of justice.” Her lawyers say the case was politically motivated; DHS counters she violated immigration laws. The release drew support from Amnesty International and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
ICE conducted an undercover operation at Columbia University by posing as police, sparking criticism over the tactic’s appropriateness on campus and concerns about trust and safety, while supporters argue undercover policing can be a legitimate enforcement tool.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will cut ties with Columbia, Yale and Brown, signaling a potential shift in military relations with these Ivy League institutions.
A Columbia student, Elmina Aghayeva, was detained by ICE on campus but released after NYC Mayor Mamdani and President Trump intervened; ICE reportedly entered the building under false pretenses, with some sources saying agents posed as NYPD and Columbia security in a search for a “missing person,” prompting campus protests and concerns about Fourth Amendment rights; DHS cites visa issues, while university officials urge warrants for entry.
Columbia University students protested after federal agents detained a student by misrepresenting themselves to gain access to a campus residence; hours later, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had agreed to immediately release her.
A Columbia University student, Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, was detained by DHS/ICE at a university dorm and released later the same day. The incident drew sharp condemnation from politicians and protesters, who alleged misrepresentation and improper entry, while Columbia urged safety measures and emphasized the need for warrants in non-public campus areas, fueling a broader debate over immigration enforcement on campuses.
Federal immigration officers allegedly impersonated NYPD officers to gain entry to a Columbia University student’s apartment and arrest her. ICE identified the student as Elmina (Ellie) Aghayeva and said her student visa was terminated in 2016, while Columbia said it was reviewing security and offering legal support as students protested and local officials condemned the tactics.
Nobel laureate Richard Axel resigns as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute amid revelations of a multi-year association with Jeffrey Epstein; he calls the ties a serious error and will focus on his lab, while Columbia says no policy violations occurred and notes the broader fallout from the Epstein documents.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Richard Axel is resigning as co-director of Columbia's Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute after scrutiny over his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He says the decision is to restore trust, will continue his lab's research at the Zuckerman Institute, and will resign as an investigator with Columbia's Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Columbia notes no policy or legal violation, but DOJ files show Axel was in contact with Epstein.
Columbia University sanctioned two dental college officials after DOJ documents showed they helped Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend secure admission through an irregular process; the university cut ties with Dr. Thomas Magnani and stripped Dr. Letty Moss-Salentijn of administrative duties, and will donate $210,000 in Epstein-related gifts to nonprofits assisting abuse survivors, underscoring the broader fallout from Epstein’s activities tied to the school.
Columbia University has selected Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Madison since 2022, as its next president, aiming to bring growth and stability after a tumultuous period marked by campus protests and leadership upheavals.
Columbia and Brown Universities have agreed to release detailed admissions data, including race, test scores, and GPA, as part of settlements with the Trump administration aimed at promoting 'merit-based' admissions and scrutinizing race-conscious policies, potentially impacting future university practices and legal challenges.
Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University for trademark infringement, alleging the university's merchandise resembles its own and breaches a prior agreement on the use of the 'Columbia' name, potentially causing brand confusion and harm. The lawsuit seeks to halt sales, recall products, and damages, amid ongoing legal and financial issues faced by the university.