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
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
10 Bingeable TV Shows Made by Columbia Graduates
These acclaimed series from alumni are worth watching and rewatching
20 Years Later, "Boys Don't Cry" Still Has Much to Teach Us
Kimberly Peirce ’96SOA, director of the landmark film about the life and death of a young trans man, reflects on the making of a modern classic
Recent Stories
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
The Unexpected Payback of a 33-Year-Old Climate Treaty
The Montreal Protocol saved the ozone. It’s also slowing global warming
How COVID-19 Exposed the Ugliness of Health Injustice
The virus was said to be an indiscriminate killer. The numbers say otherwise
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
Using Data Science to Tailor the Perfect Fit
Laws of Motion, founded by Carly Bigi '17BUS, creates clothes that look good on every body
Can Progressives Claim Religious-Liberty Exemptions, Too?
A new report details how liberals are stealing a page from Christian conservatives’ playbook
Meet the Expert Who Has Studied Handwashing For More Than 40 Years
Elaine Larson, a professor emerita of nursing research and epidemiology, breaks down a hygiene essential
Designing Your Home for Working From Home
Architect Donald M. Rattner '79CC explains how to style your creative workspace
Silence in the Quads
The cancellation of classes — and commencement — has left the Columbia campus eerily empty
Books
How to Get That Dream Job
Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction
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
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