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Founded in 1975, Columbia Magazine is published in print three times a year by Columbia University’s Office of Alumni and Development. The print edition is sent to alumni of Columbia as well as to faculty, staff, and friends.
Our digital edition, found on this website, includes all print articles as well as exclusive web-only stories.
2025 print publication schedule
Winter 2024-25: January 13, 2025
Spring/Summer 2025: May 5, 2025
Fall 2025: September 15, 2025
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How do I update my address or subscription information?
Update your address online by using this form or visiting the Columbia alumni community. You can also e-mail assistmag@columbia.edu for any subscription updates or inquiries.
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Does you print obituaries or death notices?
Columbia Magazine does not publish alumni or faculty obituaries. We invite you to contact individual school or college magazines, such as Columbia College Today, which publishes obituaries for graduates of Columbia College.
How do I submit a book for a review?
We publish a limited number of book reviews, but we are always eager to hear about new books. Please send a note with the title, subject, and publisher material to assistmag@columbia.edu. Please note that books must be authored by Columbia alumni or faculty to be considered for a review. You can also submit publications to the Columbia Alumni Bookshelf.
Can I submit an article?
While nearly all of the articles in the magazine are written by the staff or freelance writers, the editors are always glad to hear ideas for articles. The best way to determine if your idea is appropriate for the magazine is to study past content. Rather than submitting an article on spec, please send a proposal to assistmag@columbia.edu, explaining the idea, the Columbia angle, the length, and the likely sources. Authors should also submit two samples of their published writing. Because of the number of proposals we receive, and because our staff is small, you may have to wait some time before hearing back from us.
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If you send us an e-mail or letter, we will try to forward the message to the person you are trying to reach. We cannot give out e-mail or postal addresses or telephone numbers. If you are trying to contact a former classmate, you can look them up in the alumni directory.
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E-mail feedback@columbia.edu.
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