Madina Toure

LGBT Discusses Leadership, Community at Retreat

A group of Columbia LGBT students, allies, and administrators traveled upstate for several days of discussion and community building last weekend.

By Madina Toure | Feb 16 02:51 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

Evaluating Barnard's L-Course Registration

Barnard students said they view the eBear online sign-up system for limited enrollment courses—known as L-courses—as both practical and marginally unfavorable.

By Madina Toure | Jan 30 05:26 am ET

BC Introduces Mandatory Request Form for Study Abroad

In order to prepare for upcoming semesters and avoid financial pitfalls during the economic crisis, Barnard has established an early prerequisite for students planning to study abroad, according to a

By Madina Toure | Jan 15 07:09 pm ET

Researchers at CUMC Probe AIDS

From prevention to treatment, scientists at the Columbia University Medical Center have made strides in many areas of HIV/AIDS research.

By Madina Toure | Dec 2 09:35 am ET

J-School Admits Few Undergrads to Classes

While Columbia and Barnard undergraduates are theoretically permitted to take classes at the Columbia School of Journalism as seniors, the process is far from simple, and no undergraduate is guarantee

By Madina Toure | Dec 1 01:47 am ET

Consulting Firm Helps Barnard Polish, Standardize Image

After a period of struggling to tell its own story, Barnard now employs an outside firm to help.

By Madina Toure | Nov 10 07:38 pm ET

CU Students Weigh Benefits, Disadvantages of Applying to Grad School at Alma Mater

As economic troubles shrink job prospects for bright-eyed college grads, Columbia students are subscribing to a growing national tendency to delay their entry into the workforce—they’re applying to

By Madina Toure | Nov 5 04:25 am ET

Profs Honored With Teaching Awards

The Society of Columbia Graduates presented its 60th Great Teacher Awards to Lorenzo M.

By Madina Toure | Oct 24 04:41 am ET

Report Questions SAT's Value in College Admissions Decisions

SAT test scores may not be as useful as some college admissions officers think in predicting an applicant’s potential success, according to a new report that is already making waves in academia.

By Madina Toure | Oct 10 03:02 am ET

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