Melissa von Mayrhauser

More undergrads studying abroad in developing countries

Only 15 percent of students who went abroad 10 years ago studied in developing countries, but this number had risen to 26 percent by last year.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 5 11:57 pm ET

Fifth-year study abroad to be offered next fall

Up to 10 students could be accepted to the new Fifth-Year Fellows program. The program will cost roughly $40,000 but will have financial aid.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Jan 18 03:39 am ET

Foreign government, academia collide at Italian Academy

Italy continues to appoint Italian Academy board members, who at times disagree with decisions made by IA administrators, raising questions about the role of a foreign government in a private university.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Dec 12 02:05 am ET

China-funded institute tests Columbia's commitment to academic integrity

An affiliate of China’s government has given money to some universities with the expectation that they won’t publish information about Tibet, a region that has long wanted to secede from China. The Institute's director said that Columbia is committed to academic integrity and wouldn't bow to censorship.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Nov 11 02:47 am ET

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Banking on International Students

By Melissa von Mayrhauser and Justine Hope | Oct 12 09:19 pm ET

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Banking on International Students

By Melissa von Mayrhauser and Justine Hope | Oct 11 11:22 pm ET

More international students getting no fin. aid

Columbia brought in over 90 percent more revenue from international students in 2010 than it did in 2004, as the percentage of international students receiving no financial help from the University has increased.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Oct 11 04:10 am ET

Two global centers slated as plans for Kazakhstan center fade

The University will officially open international outposts in Nairobi, Kenya and Istanbul, Turkey within the next six months.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Sep 14 01:36 am ET

New global centers planned for Chile, Kenya

The Santiago center will open as early as this summer, and the Kenya center could open within the next academic year.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Apr 29 02:30 am ET

Mayor’s engineering initiative offends at SEAS

Columbia scientists are criticizing Mayor Bloomberg’s attempt to bring a new engineering campus to the city from universities like Stanford and Cornell—and Columbia's commitment to its own facilities.

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Mar 31 03:46 am ET

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