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Former Scranton Preparatory School guard Cecelia Collins’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
Scranton Preparatory School Guard Cecelia Collins’ collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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Former Chartiers Valley High School guard Perri Page’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
Chartiers Valley High School Guard and Forward Perri Page’s collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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Former George W. Hewlett High School guard Riley Weiss’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
George W. Hewlett High School Guard Riley Weiss’ collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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Former Palmer Trinity School guard Emily Montes’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
Palmer Trinity School Guard Emily Montes’ collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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Former Noble And Greenough School guard Nasi Simmons’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
Noble And Greenough School Guard Nasi Simmons’ collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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Former Lakeside School guard Mia Broom’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.
Lakeside School Guard Mia Broom’s collegiate team the Columbia Lions were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 11 seed.
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NYC Gazette Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024?
Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the NYC Gazette publication area submitted 1,216 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik has addressed the Columbia community in a statement outlining the core principles of the university and the ongoing issues faced on campus. In the statement, President Shafik expressed a commitment to ensuring the safety of all community members while upholding academic freedom and the right to express diverse viewpoints.President Shafik acknowledged the challenges faced by Jewish students and others on campus, emphasizing their value and importance within the Columbia community. Despite efforts to reach a resolution in...
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Statement from Columbia University Leaders Addressing Campus Tensions
In a joint statement released on April 26, 2024, David Greenwald, Claire Shipman, Minouche Shafik, and Angela Olinto, prominent figures at Columbia University, addressed the current tensions and disruptions on campus.The leaders emphasized their commitment to upholding the academic mission while ensuring campus safety and fairness in rule enforcement. They expressed concern about recent events and reiterated their stance on not bringing back the NYPD to campus, citing potential escalation and threats to the community.Acknowledging the challenges faced by students amidst...
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With Hybrid Brains, These Mice Smell Like a Rat
Researchers led by Columbia’s Kristin Baldwin have created mice with hybrid brains—part mouse, part rat—that sense the odors of the world with their rat neurons. The study, published in the journal Cell, marks the first time an animal has been able to use the sensory apparatus of another species to sense and respond accurately to the world.Baldwin, a professor of genetics & development at Columbia University, explains, “This research is starting to show us how we can expand the flexibility of a brain so that it can accommodate other kinds of inputs, from human-machine...
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Columbia University President Addresses Campus Encampment and Safety Concerns
Dear fellow members of the Columbia community:In a recent communication, Columbia University President Minouche Shafik addressed the ongoing situation at the Morningside campus, where student activists have established an encampment on the West Lawn for nearly four days. Shafik emphasized the importance of free speech and the right to demonstrate but highlighted the safety concerns and disruptions caused by the encampment.Shafik stated, "It is essential that we move forward with a plan to dismantle it," underscoring the need to address the encampment promptly....
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Statement from Columbia University President Minouche Shafik
Columbia University President, Minouche Shafik, addressed the Columbia community on April 22, 2024, expressing deep concern over recent events on the campus.Shafik acknowledged the challenges the community is facing, stating, "There is a terrible conflict raging in the Middle East with devastating human consequences." She emphasized the importance of open dialogue and compromise, saying, "Let’s sit down and talk and argue and find ways to compromise on solutions."In response to the escalating tensions, Shafik announced, "I am announcing that all classes will be held...
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Columbia University Commits to Reducing Food-Related Carbon Emissions by 25 Percent by 2030
Columbia University has announced its commitment to reducing food-related carbon emissions by 25 percent by the year 2030, joining forces with the NYC Mayor's Office and other institutions in the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge. The initiative aims to tackle carbon emissions stemming from food procurement and consumption to contribute to a more sustainable future.Mayor Eric Adams expressed gratitude towards the participants, stating, “Thank you for stepping up and saying ‘we can do better,’ because we can. Together, we can do great things.”In a significant move last...
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A Statistician Shares the Best Things About Her Field
Tian Zheng, the chair of the Statistics department at Columbia University, shared insights into the field of statistics and her ongoing work in a recent interview with Columbia News. Zheng, who was recently named a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science, discussed various aspects of statistics, including its intersection with artificial intelligence and machine learning.Zheng highlighted the department's focus on the statistical foundations of artificial intelligence and data science, emphasizing the importance of integrating research and...
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Columbia SIPA’s Sadie Brownlee Aims to Help Migrants and Refugees
Columbia SIPA’s Sadie Brownlee Aims to Help Migrants and RefugeesApr 18 2024Sadie Brownlee, a student at Columbia School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), is driven by her passion for refugee advocacy and human rights. Brownlee, who is pursuing a Masters of International Affairs with a concentration in Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, shares her journey and aspirations.Brownlee's dedication to the cause of migrants and refugees dates back to her childhood. She explains, "Ever since I was a kid, I have been passionate about the plight of migrants and...
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Postpartum Medicaid Coverage and the Black Maternal Health Crisis
Today marks the last day of Black Maternal Health week, a time to raise awareness about the deplorably high rate of maternal mortality among Black women in the United States. In response to this crisis, a key policy change has been the extension of Pregnancy Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months in 46 states. Teresa Janevic, an associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, acknowledges this as a major accomplishment, stating, "Such national consensus is a major accomplishment and should be applauded."However,...
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Four Columbians Win Guggenheim Fellowships
Four Columbia professors have been selected as recipients of Guggenheim Fellowships, enabling them to embark on independent projects of their choice. These scholars are part of a distinguished group of 188 individuals from the United States and Canada chosen for the 2024 fellowship from a pool of over 3,000 applicants.Bruno Bosteels, Acting Dean of Humanities, and Jesse and George Siegel Professor in the Humanities, Department of Latin American and Iberian Cultures, will delve into the social function of literature and explore literature as a set of forms of reality....
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Columbians Witnessed, and Documented, Eclipse Totality
Columbians Witnessed, and Documented, Eclipse TotalityApr 12, 2024Students, faculty, and staff ventured beyond New York City to witness eclipse totality this week, and showed us what they saw. Earlier this week, hundreds of Columbians gathered on our campuses to witness the solar eclipse as it briefly blotted out most of the sun above New York City. But some of our University's most intrepid and astronomy-enthusiastic denizens decided they wanted to experience the total eclipse, and so they ventured into the path of totality, which ran diagonally across North America...
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Newly Found Genetic Variant Defends Against Alzheimer’s Disease
Caghan Kizil, PhD, a co-leader of the study at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, highlighted the significance of the discovery of a genetic variant that reduces the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%. According to Kizil, the protective variant identified in the fibronectin gene seems to prevent the buildup of excess fibronectin at the blood-brain barrier, which could lead to a new direction in therapeutic development for Alzheimer's disease.Richard Mayeux, MD, chair of neurology at Columbia University, emphasized the...
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The Associated Press in Nazi Germany
The book "Newshawks in Berlin" sheds light on the challenging environment faced by journalists reporting from Nazi Germany. Written by Larry Heinzerling, Randy Herschaft, and Ann Cooper, a professor emeritus at Columbia Journalism School, the book uncovers the compromises made by the Associated Press (AP) to continue reporting under the Nazi regime.In a recent interview with Columbia News, Ann Cooper discussed the book "Newshawks in Berlin" and shared insights into the journalistic dilemmas faced during that era. Cooper highlighted the debate journalists face in...