4 Self-Improvement Authors We’re Reading While the World Implodes
For better or for worse, social distancing has left plenty of time for self-examination, and with it, new opportunities for personal growth
Surprise! Your Sweet Tooth is Really in Your Gut
A new Columbia study reveals why artificial sweeteners won't satisfy your sugar cravings
25 Movie and TV Stars Who Graduated from Columbia
These actors, comedians, and TV personalities have all called Morningside Heights home
Recent Stories
3 New Climate Discoveries That Should Worry Just About Everyone
Studies on droughts, heat-index readings, and ice sheets show that the Earth is changing much faster than we anticipated
The Smart Person’s Guide to Aging
How EPIC, an organization of retired professors and administrators, helps its members keep active and stay curious in their senior years
Zen and the Art of Honeybee Maintenance
Eli Lichter-Marck ’08CC, a California beekeeper, went searching for purpose and truth. He also found sweetness and light
The Story Behind the Song: How Broadway Stars Tom Kitt and Ben Platt Created a Columbia Anthem for the Ages
“Oh, Columbia” is a gift for the Class of 2020 and a message of hope for the future
How COVID-19 Exposed the Ugliness of Health Injustice
The virus was said to be an indiscriminate killer. The numbers say otherwise
Raising Strong Sexual Citizens
Two social scientists discuss their groundbreaking research on consent, power, and assault on Columbia's campus
The Hidden Costs of Corporate Tax Breaks
They rarely deliver the broad economic benefits they promise, finds a new study
Coming Out in New York
Indian journalist Ankur Paliwal '15JRN reflects on how Columbia and New York City changed the course of his life
Silence in the Quads
The cancellation of classes — and commencement — has left the Columbia campus eerily empty
Books
3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni
These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia
How to Get That Dream Job
Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction
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