Financial Crisis

Students rally with Occupy Wall St., several arrested

Justine Lyons, BC ’13, was one of over 700 protesters arrested Saturday on the Brooklyn Bridge at the Occupy Wall St. demonstrations.

By Karla Jimenez | Oct 5 01:47 am ET

Compromising memory

The Business School ethics controversy shows that students should be wary of self-censorship.

By Amanda Gutterman | Apr 26 09:19 pm ET

Why so serious about financial literacy?

If the recent downturn in the economy has shown anything, it’s that a lack of financial literacy extends to all levels of society—including college students.

By Raul Mendoza and Kyu-In Lee | Apr 28 08:32 pm ET

CU Seeks Federal Funding for M'ville

One week after the $787-billion federal stimulus package was signed into law, the offices of Gov. David Paterson and other New York officials announced the first state projects that will be funded—though the extent of Manhattanville’s financial gain has yet to be seen.

By Lydia Wileden | Mar 2 01:22 am ET

Barnard Faces Endowment Losses

Though Barnard College’s endowment decreased from over $200 million in July to $163 million by Dec. 31, 2008, administrators say that the institution, which is used to pinching pennies, will weather the economic crisis.

By Madina Toure | Feb 10 04:02 am ET

Academics Find Lack of Professional Security

With a narrower range of job possibilities throughout the country, graduate and post graduate students are discovering that a Columbia degree or teaching position at the University does not guarantee

By Liza Weingarten | Feb 5 03:55 am ET

A Cup of Tea, and the Economy

Teaconomics is a forum where students share their views of current economic happenings in a relaxed setting over afternoon tea. After seeing a flyer, I decided to see what the hype was about.

By Alec Ewig | Nov 14 01:48 am ET

A Bright Side to the Financial Crisis

It’s a funny thing that happens here at Columbia.

By Adam Sieff | Oct 19 07:04 pm ET

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