Catherine Mas

Child obesity rates higher in Harlem, city works to raise awareness

Forty percent of K-8 students are obese or overweight, says a recently released city study, with data from the 2008-9 school year. But in Harlem zip codes, around 48 percent of children fall into that category.

By Catherine Mas | Oct 3 11:33 pm ET

Thesis approval more difficult for some this year

For some seniors, getting thesis approval was particularly difficult this year.

By Catherine Mas | May 3 04:02 am ET

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Dirty oil on the Upper West Side

By Catherine Mas | Mar 3 03:21 am ET

City plans phaseout of 'dirty oil'

Many Upper West Side residential buildings burn No. 6 oil, also known as residual fuel oil or unrefined sludge. No. 4 and No. 6 oils emit toxic soot and nickel, substances that have serious negative consequences on health and on the climate.

By Catherine Mas | Feb 18 03:43 am ET

Kid-friendly camera designed at Columbia makes worldwide debut

Computer Science professor Shree Nayar invented "BigShot," a camera that elementary school students can assemble themselves.

By Catherine Mas | Nov 24 03:59 am ET

Nonprofits move ahead with Mart 125 redevelopment

In the spring, two local non-profits—the National Jazz Museum and ImageNation—were chosen by the city to spearhead the Mart 125 redevelopment project to reinvent a retail spot across the street from the Apollo Theater.

By Catherine Mas | Nov 8 10:04 pm ET

Harlem weighs in on healthcare

Assemblyman Keith Wright and expert panelists dissect the health care debate at a public forum.

By Catherine Mas | Oct 4 10:57 pm ET

Colleagues mourn beloved former dean

Carl Hovde, CC ’50 and dean of Columbia College from 1968 to 1972, passed away last Saturday in New Canaan, Connecticut. He was 84.

By Catherine Mas | Sep 10 08:34 pm ET

Global China Connection to host conference

With Columbia’s recent opening of an office in Beijing, students here are looking for more opportunities to work and study in China. One organization, Global China Connection, has expanded into a network of 33 university chapters, and continues to grow. Founded by two Columbia first-years, GCC is gearing up to host its first annual conference over the course of one school year.

By Catherine Mas | Apr 20 10:01 pm ET

For a Sound Body, A Sound Mind

Columbia research indicates there’s a new reason to love your body.

By Catherine Mas | Feb 18 12:35 am ET

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