Lalande’s departure raises questions about the cost of Columbia’s enrollment growth

Source Columbia Chronicle
Original Load Date Nov. 12, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 12, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Original URL https://columbiachronicle.com/opinion/lalandes-departure-raises-questions-about-the-cost-of-columbias-enrollment-growth/

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At the State of the College in early October , Columbia’s senior vice president of Enrollment Strategy and Success announced that the school’s enrollment increased from 3,958 in Spring 2026 to 4,265 students for Fall 2026 . The increase was a significant win for Columbia and for one of Pres...