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Ex-60 Minutes stars Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi will be journalists-in-residence at Columbia University, teaching through lectures, workshops and events and contributing to the Columbia Journalism Review. Their appointments come after CBS News leadership changes, with Pelley fired for cause and Alfonsi’s contract lapsing amid tensions with Bari Weiss, and both have reportedly discussed launching a reboot of the show.
Columbia University researchers at the Alzheimer's Research Center are pinpointing where Alzheimer's starts by studying the brain cell's endosome, using mouse models and postmortem human brains to test whether correcting this defect can rescue brain cell function, with plans to translate findings into drugs through academia–industry collaboration over the coming years.
Columbia University will open its Tel Aviv Global Center this summer, expanding its global network and continuing engagement with Tel Aviv University, despite prior campus criticism and ongoing security considerations tied to the Gaza conflict.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a district court’s order releasing Mohsen Mahdawi from ICE detention, ruling jurisdiction lies with immigration court and directing dismissal of his lawsuit challenging detention; Mahdawi has argued the detention infringes free-speech protections.
Several Jewish Columbia University faculty filed EEOC claims alleging a hostile climate for Jews amid Gaza protests, arguing harassment stemmed from pro‑Palestinian advocacy and that the university suppressed dissent while casting Jews as tied to Israel; the filings come as part of a window closing on a Trump-era settlement that included a $21 million fund for Jewish employees, and describe doxxing, threats, and disciplinary actions linked to advocacy.
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.