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Mariana van Zeller Shines a Light on the World’s Black Markets
Mariana van Zeller speaks with the cofounder of an outlaw militia group for an episode of Trafficked
Alumni

Mariana van Zeller Shines a Light on the World’s Black Markets

The host and executive producer of Trafficked investigates the inner workings of criminal underworlds

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28 Famous Columbia Alumni … Who Never Graduated
Timothée Chalamet

28 Famous Columbia Alumni … Who Never Graduated

Though each of these dropouts left school without an official diploma, they all found a degree of success

Old Friends
Sanford Greenberg and Arthur Garfunkel

Old Friends

The return of Sanford Greenberg and Art Garfunkel

Held Hostage for 444 Days: A Story of Survival
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Held Hostage for 444 Days: A Story of Survival

Forty years ago, Barry Rosen ’74GSAS was one of fifty-two Americans released from Iranian captivity

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The Fashion Entrepreneur Fighting for New York’s Wild Birds
Bird Collective cofounder Angela Co in Prospect Park
Alumni

The Fashion Entrepreneur Fighting for New York’s Wild Birds

Through Bird Collective and NYC Bird Alliance, Angela Co ’05GSAPP conserves and champions the region’s feathered residents

The Hottest Youth Basketball Program in Brooklyn
Gerard Papa coaching Flames basketball league in Brooklyn
Alumni

The Hottest Youth Basketball Program in Brooklyn

With Flames, Gerard Papa ’72CC, ’74SIPA, ’75LAW has been bringing New York kids together since 1974

The Secret Keeper of New York City
Kenneth Cobb at the New York City Department of Records and Information Services
Alumni

The Secret Keeper of New York City

Kenneth Cobb ’78GSAS knows where all the files are buried

4 Columbia Grads Win 2024 Pulitzers, and Other Alumni News
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Alumni

4 Columbia Grads Win 2024 Pulitzers, and Other Alumni News

Columbians making headlines

Gold Standard
Fencer Jackie Dubrovich competing at the 2024 Olympics
Alumni

Gold Standard

Jackie Dubrovich ’16CC finishes the Olympics on top

The Industrious Spirit Company Bottles the Sea
Industrious Spirit Company Ostreida vodka with oysters
Alumni

The Industrious Spirit Company Bottles the Sea

ISCO, cofounded by two Columbia Business School grads, creates craft liquor distilled with oysters and more

Columbia Entrepreneurs Changing the Beauty Business
John Kang and Julia Kang-Reeves of Earth Therapeutics
Alumni

Columbia Entrepreneurs Changing the Beauty Business

From moisturizer to pimple patches, alumni are using their cosmetics smarts to tap into a multibillion-dollar industry

The Best Spots for Birding in NYC
A bird on Alma Mater
Alumni

The Best Spots for Birding in NYC

Birder Angela Co ’05GSAPP recommends five avian hotspots around the city

Inside Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports
A football game in Manchester
Alumni

Inside Gotham Chopra’s Religion of Sports

The documentary filmmaker argues that the world of sports is a faith like any other

7 Columbia Coffee Entrepreneurs You Should Know
Illustration by Jo Turner of a cup of coffee with a Columbia crown next to coffee cake and espresso drinks
Alumni

7 Columbia Coffee Entrepreneurs You Should Know

Alumni-owned coffee shops and roasters are energizing communities through cold brew, cappuccinos, cortados, and more

How Quincy Offers Tech Support for Boomers
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Alumni

How Quincy Offers Tech Support for Boomers

Cofounded by Ryan Greene ’21BUS, the company guides older adults through our ever-changing digital world

3 Columbia Alumni Tour Guides to Show You New York City
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Alumni

3 Columbia Alumni Tour Guides to Show You New York City

If you’re looking for an urban adventure, consult these aficionados

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