Lit Hum cheating sparks fresh scrutiny

“I don’t know if students are cheating more ... but we are catching more cases of plagiarism,” Literature Humanities chair Christia Mercer said on Tuesday.

By Mica Moore | Mar 30 04:26 am ET

Students haven't been going Dutch at JJ's Place

Students who want to buy individual items at JJ’s Place may soon be out of luck.

Unless sales increase dramatically in the next week, JJ’s will close its Dutch Door, where students can currently purchase à la carte items.

Director of Dining Operations Victoria Dunn said that in the first six weeks of the semester, a total of 91 students bought food at the Dutch Door, yielding about $625. Dining Services had hoped for the door to attract 250 student customers and $1,500—per week.

By Mica Moore | Mar 4 01:54 am ET

Law prof Wu ready for new FTC job

Law professor Timothy Wu will soon take a six-month leave of absence to advise the FTC on Internet law.

By Mica Moore | Feb 25 12:44 am ET

Barnard applications increase 11 percent

Barnard received 5,126 first-year applications this year, putting the school over the 5,000 application mark for the first time.

By Sammy Roth and Mica Moore | Jan 31 01:30 am ET

With greater demand, CU Bartending rebuilds, expands

The agency reopened in fall 2009, and this year, organizers say its demand and participation is increasing dramatically.

By Mica Moore | Nov 17 02:59 am ET

Study abroad peer advising brings students to Little Senegal

Under a new University program, students returning from studying abroad work alongside the Office of Global Programs to share their experiences with prospective applicants.

By Mica Moore | Oct 18 01:44 am ET

Kenneth Cole partners with Columbia, launches fellowship program

Fashion designer and entrepreneur Kenneth Cole has partnered with Columbia—but he’s not working with the University to promote shoes.

This year, Columbia is debuting the Kenneth Cole Community Engagement Program, a fellowship that combines academic study with community-based summer internship opportunities.

By Mica Moore | Oct 13 02:58 am ET