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A Retail Innovator Looks to a More Sustainable Future
Federico Marchetti
Alumni

A Retail Innovator Looks to a More Sustainable Future

Yoox founder Federico Marchetti ’99BUS discusses teaming up with King Charles III, publishing a memoir, and trying to make luxury fashion more environmentally friendly

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15 Unique Holiday Gifts from Columbia Alumni
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15 Unique Holiday Gifts from Columbia Alumni

Surprise your friends and family this December with scents, spices, and more

How Dan Abrams Turned a Law Degree into a Media Empire — with a Twist
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How Dan Abrams Turned a Law Degree into a Media Empire — with a Twist

The legal analyst from TV and radio is turning his attention to wine and spirits

How to End Homelessness
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How to End Homelessness

Rosanne Haggerty ’89GSAPP wants us to take a closer look at one of the most complex, entrenched, and seemingly intractable social problems

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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
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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
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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
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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

Raney Aronson-Rath, Jeremy Eichler, and Other Columbians in the News
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Raney Aronson-Rath, Jeremy Eichler, and Other Columbians in the News

Alumni making headlines

One Man’s Quest to Tackle Climate Change with Wine, Bamboo, and Neurobiology
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Alumni

One Man’s Quest to Tackle Climate Change with Wine, Bamboo, and Neurobiology

Hal Hinkle ’76BUS, ’12GSAS, the CEO of BamCore, applies smart business solutions to serious environmental problems

Maodo Lô, Courtney Bryan, and Other Columbians in the News
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Alumni

Maodo Lô, Courtney Bryan, and Other Columbians in the News

Alumni making headlines

Brian Lehrer Wants to Invite You for a Chat
Brian Lehrer
Alumni

Brian Lehrer Wants to Invite You for a Chat

The popular WNYC radio host and Columbia graduate sees himself as a community builder

How to Raise More Resilient Kids
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Alumni

How to Raise More Resilient Kids

Parenting expert Erica Komisar ’90SW offers tips for helping children overcome anxiety

16 Holiday Gift Ideas from Columbia Entrepreneurs
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Alumni

16 Holiday Gift Ideas from Columbia Entrepreneurs

Support alumni innovators with our 2023 gift guide

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