Dear Union Community,  Given the twisting of truth, outright lies, and relentlessly hateful speech that our present social media culture encourages, I have become increasingly less confident that writing public letters is a useful way to achieve meaningful change.  That said, today, as the sirens blared by my window and hundreds of NYPD flood onto […]

This evening marks the start of the week-long Passover holiday when those of the Jewish faith celebrate liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. For all of our colleagues and friends who will join in dinners known as seders where this story is retold, we hope this special time offers an opportunity for reflection and community. […]

Dear members of the Teachers College community:This morning, we shared via TC Alert that all classes at Teachers College will be held virtually today, Monday, April 22, 2024, which was consistent with the announcement from Columbia University. Faculty and staff were alerted that those who can work remotely should do so; essential personnel should […]

Bryce Rowan Bryce Rowan is a third-year doctoral candidate in the Genetics and Genomics multidisciplinary training area (MTA) of the PhD in Biomedical Sciences program. In this Q & A, he discusses why he chose to study at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. What attracted you to this area of study? I […]

On the eve of Passover, a festival commemorating liberation and freedom, we are both shocked and horrified by the unfolding events just blocks away on the Columbia University campus. Columbia and Barnard, which serve as an academic home for our List College students, are key allies in JTS’s educational endeavors and are cherished members of […]

Dear Members of the Columbia Community, I am deeply saddened by what is happening on our campus. Our bonds as a community have been severely tested in ways that will take a great deal of time and effort to reaffirm. Students across an array of communities have conveyed fears for their safety and we have […]