Grad Student Fled Assault Before Killed By Car; Suspect Arrested for Manslaughter

Minghui Yu, a student in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, was hit by a car after fleeing an alleged assault Friday night, and subsequently died at St. Luke’s Hospital.

By Daniel Amzallag, Alexander Peacocke, and Alix Pianin | Apr 5 04:12 am ET

Kluge To Donate $400 Million

The University is set to receive a $400 million donation from media mogul John Kluge, CC '37.

By Alexander Peacocke | Apr 11 12:00 am ET

Kluge to Donate $400 Million for Financial Aid

University President Lee Bollinger confirmed that Columbia will announce a $400 million gift from the estate of John Kluge in an interview tonight.

By Josh Hirschland and Alexander Peacocke | Apr 10 12:00 am ET

Protesters Attack China Over Darfur

Cries of "send peacekeepers not weapons" broke the sleepy atmosphere of Murray Hill Friday as Amnesty International wrapped up a week-long campaign of activism with a vigil for the victims of human

By Alexander Peacocke | Apr 2 12:00 am ET

Lack of Action on Darfur Condemned

A panel sponsored by the Committee on Global Thought called on the general public to continue putting pressure on political leaders to help end human rights abuses in Darfur.

By Alexander Peacocke | Mar 26 12:00 am ET

Housing Smartens Itself Up

Whether you are a rising sophomore trying to avoid the McBain shaft or a rising senior holding out for Hogan in group selection, here's the annual update on updates, giving you the inside skinny on

By Alexander Peacocke | Mar 22 12:00 am ET

Ienuso Presents Columbia's Plans for Morningside to CB9

Correction Appended

Discussion of development in Morningside Heights punctuated the monthly meeting of Manhattan's Community Board 9, held last Thursday night.

By Alexander Peacocke | Mar 19 12:00 am ET

T'ai Chi Professor Dies

Barnard professor of physical education John Lad died on Monday after collapsing at an off-campus martial arts class. He was 60.

By Alexander Peacocke | Jan 25 12:00 am ET

Microloan Program Announced

Congressman Charlie Rangel (D-Harlem) joined local and city community leaders to announce the launch of a new microloan fund for upper Manhattan entrepreneurs on Thursday.

By Alexander Peacocke | Jan 23 12:00 am ET

Disrepair of Residence Hall Outrages Students

More than a month after many senior members of the Columbia administration inspected the site and promised improvements, residents of 600 W. 113th St.

By Alexander Peacocke | Jan 18 12:00 am ET