Facilities and Operations Human Resources (CUFO HR), in collaboration with Columbia University HR, led its third cohort through a six-week leadership development program.
The University has committed $33 million to bring modern elevators, widened escalators, and other improvements to the station.
Congratulations to all of the Columbia University Facilities and Operations (CUFO) staff members who are graduating in 2026!
Facilities and Operations is performing a number of projects across the Morningside campus over the summer, including improvements to grounds, residence halls, and more.
Columbia University was awarded LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for 600 W. 125th Street, a 34-story residential building for graduate students and faculty on the southwest corner of 125th Street and Broadway that opened in 2024.
Columbia University was recognized by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) with an Interior Design Award for the Li Lu Law Library in Jerome Greene Hall.
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This summer, Columbia University Facilities and Operations hosted 5 local high school interns as part of an annual internship program in partnership with New York City Career and Technical Education. Throughout the six-week program, students gained valuable career development and practical work experience that complemented their studies and career goals, while exploring Columbia’s three main campuses and getting to know different teams in facilities management.
Columbia University signed onto the NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge in December 2023 as the first of 18 "inaugural signatories." In its first annual report, the Mayor's Office recognizes Columbia as a key participant. Read the report.
Hajis, a new deli and juice bar, will be opening in late September at the location formerly occupied by Hamilton Deli at 1129 Amsterdam Ave. (between 115th and 116th Streets).
Upside Pizza and Softside Ice Cream have signed a lease as Columbia University’s newest retail tenants to join the Morningside Heights neighborhood. Both Upside Pizza and Softside will be located at 2878A Broadway in the former Liberty House space at the corner of 112th Street. The new pizza and ice cream shops are expected to open before the end of the year.
As part of its commitment to supporting minority-, woman-, and locally-owned (MWL) businesses, Columbia University has donated new HP all-in-one printers to 75 MWL businesses and local non-profit organizations.
The Department of Public Safety, along with Facilities and Operations' Construction Business Initiatives and Columbia Community Service, is proud to support the 9th Annual Back-2-School community event hosted by the NYPD 26th Precinct Community Affairs along with Manhattan Community Board 9, by collecting school supplies and distributing them to local students on Wednesday, August 28.
You may have seen the tents on the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses earlier this month. Maybe you even participated by donating clothing, recycling electronics, or rehoming a used book or two. But do you know the history of Clean + Go Green and how the event contributes to Columbia’s sustainability goals?
Clean + Go Green is back at the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses on Wednesday, July 10 through Friday, July 12. Donate your unwanted items to create more space and help the environment.
Congratulations to nine of our Facilities and Operations colleagues who have successfully completed their degrees this academic year while balancing the demands of a full-time job for their intellectual and professional development.
Similar to previous years, a significant number of projects will take place across the Morningside and Manhattanville campuses, including residence hall upgrades, façade safety repairs, grounds improvements, and more.
Universal Taco, a new restaurant featuring inventive tacos reflecting cuisines from around the world, has opened in West Harlem at Columbia University’s Manhattanville campus for lunch, dinner and late-night service.
In honor of Earth Month, the Office of Sustainability is proud to share with you the impactful work underway across the University to reduce our environmental impact under Plan 2030.
Joins NYC Mayor’s Office at Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge Launch
Jessica Prata Cianciara has been recognized as a 'Notable Leader in Sustainability' by Crain's New York Business.
Columbia's academic breaks are not only looked forward to by Columbia's students, but Facilities and Operations as well. While most are away, Facilities and Operations is able to perform a wide range of work as it has a smaller impact upon a less populated campus.