Goodbye, Umpqua: Umpqua Bank will be rebranding to Columbia Bank this fall.
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Columbia Sportswear files a lawsuit against Columbia University, claiming that their merchandise is too alike and creates confusion.
Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University Over Trademark Issues For a long time now, the clothing brands associated with Columbia Sportswear and Columbia University have existed side by side without much friction. But things have recently taken a turn. The outdoor retailer based in Portland has filed a lawsuit against the university in New York, accusing […]
A Columbia studio executive told Harrison Ford that he wouldn’t have a future in Hollywood.
Harrison Ford Reflects on Early Career Struggles Back in the 1960s, Hollywood executives didn’t see Harrison Ford as a rising star. When he first landed a role in “The Dead Heat of the Merry-Go-Round,” he was earning just $150 a week, which, as he put it, came with little respect. “I was under contract with […]
Columbia agreement puts Ivy League schools in ‘survival mode,’ says Ohio State president
Ohio President Discusses Ivy League’s Future On Sunday, Ted Carter, the President of Ohio, expressed concerns that Ivy League institutions might enter a “survival mode” following Columbia University’s recent settlement with the Trump administration. In a conversation on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” anchor Margaret Brennan inquired about whether Carter had secured a similar agreement […]
Graduate students from Columbia share stories of Ukrainian solidarity at the frontlines.
Samnahinth, a US Air Force drone pilot, recently returned to New York City after spending three weeks volunteering on the frontline in Ukraine. The 32-year-old, who is studying art at Columbia University, understandably feels uneasy about coming back home, especially after being surrounded by anti-Israel protests in May. He’s a proud patriot and joined the […]
McMahon: Columbia agreement sets a standard for other universities
Columbia University Settlement and Accountability Measures Colorado Springs, CO – In a recent interview, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discussed Columbia University’s $200 million settlement with the Trump administration, characterizing it as a step towards creating a culture of accountability. This settlement is particularly relevant in light of recent protests against the Gaza war that […]
Columbia professor might depart from the university because of its new definition of antisemitism
Concerns Rise in Academia Over New Anti-Semitism Definition Marianne Hirsch, a prominent genocide scholar at Columbia University, has long relied on the writings of Hannah Arendt, particularly regarding Nazi war crimes. Yet, following Colombia’s recent adoption of a new definition of anti-Semitism—which classifies certain criticisms of Israel as hate speech—Hirsch worries that referencing Arendt’s influential […]
Carville criticizes Columbia for the Trump settlement: ‘I’ve never encountered such cowards in my life’
Columbia University Settles With Trump Administration Democratic strategist James Kerrville criticized Columbia University for agreeing to a $221 million settlement with President Trump’s administration in exchange for restoring federal funds. During a Thursday night segment on Fox News with Jesse Waters, Kerrville remarked, “You were talking about Paramount and how they collapsed. The biggest cave […]
Concerns rise over Columbia settlement as McMahon announces a ‘model’ for other schools.
Columbia University’s recent settlement with the Trump administration is stirring significant discussions within the realm of higher education. It appears to set a precedent for how other universities might respond to similar pressures. Supporters of Columbia are understandably frustrated by the university’s cooperation, while Trump’s backers view it as a step in the right direction. […]
Columbia reaches agreement with janitors made to clean swastikas during campus unrest
Two maintenance workers at Columbia University recently settled a complaint after alleging they were held hostage by anti-Israeli protesters during riots last year. Leicester Wilson and Mario Torres reached an undisclosed settlement with the university shortly after Columbia announced a $220 million agreement with the Trump administration concerning civil rights violations and discriminatory practices to […]