The group that calls itself “CUAD" is not a recognized student group, or affiliated in any way with the University. There is no evidence that anyone currently in control of their account is a current Columbia student, staff, or faculty member. They are illegally using the Columbia name.

The University in July 2025 stated clearly its zero tolerance policy for this unaffiliated, unrecognized group. Read more here: . We also took action against its illegal use of the University’s name.