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A Death Investigator Learns to Live

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A Death Investigator Learns to Live

Barbara Butcher ’83PH spent two decades behind police tape in New York City, examining bodies. Now, she reflects on the hard lessons learned

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The Real Reason why Cars Are More Dangerous for Women

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The Real Reason why Cars Are More Dangerous for Women

Drive US Forward, founded by Maria Weston Kuhn ’23CC, is fighting for more accurate female crash-test dummies

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

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

28 Famous Columbia Alumni … Who Never Graduated

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

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The Best Spots for Birding in NYC

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

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

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3 Columbia Alumni Tour Guides to Show You New York City

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

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

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

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Brian Lehrer Wants to Invite You for a Chat

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Brian Lehrer Wants to Invite You for a Chat

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How to Raise More Resilient Kids

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How to Pay Less for a Funeral

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How to Pay Less for a Funeral

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