Eileen Barroso

Mnookin spoke of these “complexities” in the relationship between the University and its surrounding communities, saying that while she cannot “promise to solve every problem” that may arise, she is committed to working with the community to “maximize positive impact.” Referring to it jokingly as the “G word,” Mnookin said at the breakfast that opening the gates is not something she can do “right this minute,” but that she is “committed to examining it.” “I am committed to understanding that...

Bernitz had served in the position on an interim basis for the past year. Bernitz had served in the position on an interim basis for the past year. Melanie Bernitz will serve as executive vice president for University Life and wellbeing, acting University President Claire Shipman, CC ’86, SIPA ’94, announced in a Friday email to the Columbia community. In the role, Bernitz will oversee University Life and Columbia Health following more than two decades of working at Columbia.

Tony Petitti, Big Ten Conference commissioner, discussed the evolving identity of college sports in the face of the transfer portal, mental health, and athlete compensation. Tony Petitti, Big Ten Conference commissioner, discussed the evolving identity of college sports in the face of the transfer portal, mental health, and athlete compensation. “And why is it still free? Because we want tennis to be inclusive. We want it available for all. We could charge 10 or 20 bucks–we don’t need it.