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Hundreds gather to protest detention of Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva (GS ’26) by federal agents
Aghayeva was detained by agents from the Department of Homeland Security in her Columbia residence hall.
Riya Mahanta, Jaya Shankar, and Vanessa Zhou
Feb 27
Epstein files mention Francine LeFrak, names of Barnard trustees’ families and alumni
The Barnard Bulletin found that the Department of Justice’s Epstein Library contains multiple mentions of prominent Barnard College affiliates, including the LeFrak and Blankfein families.
Ava Glicksberg, Jaya Shankar, Karissa Song, and Kimberly Wing
Feb 1
President Rosenbury announces Dean Grinage’s resignation, effective January 5
Dean Grinage’s resignation comes after her sabbatical during the Fall 2025 semester, along with controversial administrative decisions since Columbia’s 2024 “Gaza Solidarity Encampment.”
Karissa Song and Kimberly Wing
Dec 24, 2025
Barnard launches AI for staff open enrollment, plans campuswide implementation of ‘concierge’ tool
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer Kelli Murray introduced “Millie,” an AI program that “will eventually serve as a campuswide concierge.” Some Barnard employees expressed concerns about Millie and the College’s approach to AI.
Kimberly Wing
Dec 8, 2025
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