Couple Arrested for $200 Thousand Fraud Against CU

On Dec. 10, the United States Attorney’s Office announced the arrest of a couple who had attempted to defraud Columbia of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices for expenses allegedly related to neuroscience research.

By Christine Choi | Jan 23 02:55 am ET

Couple Arrested for Scheme to Steal Hundreds of Thousands from CU

On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s office announced the arrest of a couple who had attempted to defraud the University of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices for expenses allegedly relating to neuroscience research.

By Christine Choi | Dec 10 07:47 pm ET

M'Ville Doll Company Set to Relocate

Long before Barbie, there was Madame Alexander.

The eponymous line of dolls, launched in 1923 by Beatrice Behrman Alexander, was the first to feature creations based on a licensed character—in this case, Scarlett O’Hara of Gone with the Wind. While the Madame herself may no longer be around, little has slowed down this Harlem-based company, which continues to churn out dolls even while undergoing a relocation process due to Columbia’s expansion into Manhattanville.

By Christine Choi | Dec 5 03:51 am ET

Local Groups Address HIV, AIDS in Harlem

When Antonio Rivera was released from prison in 1990, he knew exactly where his future lay: in raising awareness about HIV and AIDS in his Harlem community.

By Christine Choi | Dec 1 01:33 am ET

CCNY Finances Weather Economic Storm So Far

While Columbia and other universities have tightened their purse strings in response to economic crisis, the City College of New York has reported few serious consequences from the financial turmoi

By Christine Choi | Nov 23 07:15 pm ET

Dolkart Takes Over as Director of Historic Preservation Program

Waist-high stacks of books and collections of buttons emblazoned with preservation slogans are strewn across the floor of Professor Andrew Dolkart’s airy, glass-paneled office in Avery Hall.

By Christine Choi | Nov 20 01:55 am ET

In Election’s Wake, Dems Struggle to Manage a Majority

New York Democrats may have rejoiced upon winning control of the State Senate for the first time in 43 years this month, but their celebration may have been premature.

By Christine Choi | Nov 17 07:36 pm ET

Councils Delay Decision on Swipe Access

Two months after Columbia College Student Council meetings raised the prospect of opening swipe access at Barnard and Columbia residence halls to students from both schools, the issue continues to

By Christine Choi | Nov 13 02:07 am ET

Former CIA Official Discusses American Safety Then and Now

July 2001 was a critical month for the intelligence community—an attack on American soil was imminent. “The CIA’s not stupid. This stuff was building up,” J.

By Christine Choi | Nov 6 02:30 am ET

Close Senatorial Races Go to Democrats in N.Y. State

Two years after a failed attempt to capture a majority in the New York State Senate, Democrats made strong efforts Tuesday, culminating in their success in regaining control over the bicameral legi

By Christine Choi | Nov 5 05:06 am ET