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Columbia scholar, Kian Tajbakhsh, temporarily released from prison

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

According to news reports, Kian Tajbakhsh—who has been imprisoned in Iran since the summer presidential election—will be temporarily released for the Iranian New Year.

Columbia ahead of some Ivies in gender-neutral housing

Across the nation, schools have adopted a wide spectrum of gender-neutral housing policies—from strict restrictions to new pilot programs to fully integrated mixed-gender housing.

Across the nation, schools have adopted a wide spectrum of gender-neutral housing policies—from strict restrictions to new pilot programs to fully integrated mixed-gender housing.

Shollenberger appointed permanent dean of student affairs

When he first came to New York, Kevin Shollenberger planned to stay for five years, at most. Now, he is going on his eleventh year in the city and doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon.

When he first came to New York, Kevin Shollenberger planned to stay for five years, at most. Now, he is going on his eleventh year in the city and doesn’t plan on leaving anytime soon.

Scott Halvorson named GS dean of students

Scott Halvorson, the new GS dean of students, plans to focus his efforts on financial aid, advising, housing, and academic alignment with the other undergraduate schools of Columbia.

Scott Halvorson, the new GS dean of students, plans to focus his efforts on financial aid, advising, housing, and academic alignment with the other undergraduate schools of Columbia.

No gender-neutral housing for 2010

When the housing lottery opens in March, gender-neutral housing will not be available.

When the housing lottery opens in March, gender-neutral housing will not be available.

Global Centers create new network

From Amman to Beijing, Columbia University is now in the process of extending its reach far beyond the gates of Morningside Heights.

From Amman to Beijing, Columbia University is now in the process of extending its reach far beyond the gates of Morningside Heights.

Secretary of State responds to calls for CU scholar’s release

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has responded to the letter sent in January by Columbia faculty regarding the detainment of scholar Kian Tajbakhsh in Iran.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has responded to the letter sent in January by Columbia faculty regarding the detainment of scholar Kian Tajbakhsh in Iran.

Class size increase for Columbia College

Columbia College confirmed on Thursday that it is permanently increasing its first year class size by 50, and administrators said they are working now to address the needs of a larger student body.

Columbia College confirmed on Thursday that it is permanently increasing its first year class size by 50, and administrators said they are working now to address the needs of a larger student body.

Sentence reduced for Tajbakhsh

On Wednesday, an Iranian news agency announced that an Iranian appeallate court reduced Kian Tajbakhsh’s prison sentence from 15 years to five years.

On Wednesday, an Iranian news agency announced that an Iranian appeallate court reduced Kian Tajbakhsh’s prison sentence from 15 years to five years.

CU students debate Guantánamo Bay

Tuesday night, politically-minded students crowded into a Hamilton classroom to watch the Columbia University College Democrats and Republicans debate the Guantánamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.

Tuesday night, politically-minded students crowded into a Hamilton classroom to watch the Columbia University College Democrats and Republicans debate the Guantánamo Bay detention facility in Cuba.