2008

2008 in Columbia history:

Spring

• February: Plagiarism scandal involving Professor Madonna Constantine at Teachers College

Ongoing

• Presidential election: CC '83 alums Barack Obama (Democrat) and Wayne Allen Root (Libertarian) are competitors, as well as GS alum Mike Gravel (Democrat)

Upcoming

• Judith Shapiro will step down from her post as President of Barnard. She will be succeeded by Debora Spar.

Preceded by 2007

History of Columbia University  2008

Succeeded by 2009