General Studies

2011-12 in Review: Obama's decision to speak at Barnard creates rift, bumps GS Class Day

After Debora Spar announced that President Barack Obama, CC '83, would speak at Barnard's commencement ceremony, several controversies ensued.

By Madina Toure and Ben Gittelson | May 6 12:29 pm ET

General Studies adds Global Core requirement

General Studies students will be required to take two Global Core courses, bringing GS' academic requirements further into line with Columbia College's.

By Jeremy Budd | May 2 09:34 pm ET

In support of GS

After the mishap with Class Day being rescheduled, it is important that we show solidarity with GS.

By Editorial Board | Apr 24 07:18 pm ET

GS Class Day speaker swapped computers for classics

Thomas Reardon, GS ’08, after creating Internet Explorer, turned in his computer when he arrived at college.

By Michelle Inaba Mocarski | Apr 20 04:49 am ET

450 General Studies students turn out for masquerade gala

GSSC hosts a gala event every year, but the 2012 GSSC Venetian Masquerade Gala is the biggest one it has ever hosted.

By Michelle Inaba Mocarski | Apr 2 07:00 am ET

New linkage agreement to expedite med school application process for CU post-bac students

Columbia's Postbaccalaureate Premedical program and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons have entered an agreement that would allow qualified students to expedite the application process to CU's medical school.

By Sonal Kumar | Nov 24 01:19 pm ET

Veterans honor Marine Corps' birthday

The MilVets’ event at Casa Italiana is the most recent display of military pride at the University.

By Arvin Ahmadi | Nov 19 04:27 am ET

GS student dies after battle with cancer

GS student Jennifer Perkins, 36, died Saturday, the school's dean of students announced Wednesday.

By Alix Pianin | Jun 9 04:24 pm ET

GS Class Day a ‘time to dare’

At Sunday's General Studies Class Day, Jacques Pépin, GS ’70, described his path from sought-after chef to Columbia student—and pushed grads to remain engaged in society.

By Samantha Saly | May 16 06:03 pm ET

GSSC candidates run mostly uncontested

This year, the current Vice President of Finance, Jacqueline Thong, is running for president in an uncontested race.

By Madina Toure | Apr 7 01:48 am ET

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