Local governments seek more federal aid for cities

Politicians gathered at Columbia to discuss economic recovery and stimulus funds for local cities.

By Kim Kirschenbaum | Feb 2 03:10 am ET

Politicians gathered at Columbia to discuss economic recovery and stimulus funds for local cities.

Bill Clinton on campus for World AIDS Day

Bill Clinton and Wafaa El-Sadr discuss the future of AIDS advocacy.

By Pooja Reddy | Dec 2 01:47 am ET

Bill Clinton and Wafaa El-Sadr discuss the future of AIDS advocacy.

Investigative journalism center draws applicants despite gloomy media landscape

The Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the J-School selects students for a specialized track.

By Claire Stern | Nov 24 04:47 am ET

The Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism at the J-School selects students for a specialized track.

CB7 chair welcomes new transition

Mel Wymore has lived three different lives on the Upper West Side.

This month, Wymore, who has been a neighborhood resident for 22 years, assumed the position of Community Board 7 chair. Reflecting recently on her life in the city, she said that the Upper West Side has grounded her in two major identity transformations—both of which have helped her create a sense of self.

By Sam Levin | Nov 20 01:33 am ET

Mel Wymore has lived three different lives on the Upper West Side.

This month, Wymore, who has been a neighborhood resident for 22 years, assumed the position of Community Board 7 chair. Reflecting recently on her life in the city, she said that the Upper West Side has grounded her in two major identity transformations—both of which have helped her create a sense of self.

Volunteers support crime victims at St. Luke’s

The Crime Victim Treatment Center, created decades ago in the wake of a tragedy at Columbia, now provides support services at St. Luke's.

By Shira Poliak | Nov 6 03:18 am ET

The Crime Victim Treatment Center, created decades ago in the wake of a tragedy at Columbia, now provides support services at St. Luke's.

Columbia vegans get to know the muffin freshman

A vegetarian since seventh grade and vegan for about a year, Autumn Bordner was frustrated by the lack of suitable dessert options, so in September of 2008, she took matters into her own hands.

By Deaton Jones | Oct 4 10:54 pm ET

A vegetarian since seventh grade and vegan for about a year, Autumn Bordner was frustrated by the lack of suitable dessert options, so in September of 2008, she took matters into her own hands.