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Abram Hewitt and the Disputed Election of 1876
How the campaign manager for Democratic nominee Samuel J. Tilden helped keep a contested presidential race in check
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Tech Worker by Day, NFL Cheerleader by Night
Jade Bucci ’25CC, a former Columbia computer-science major, leaps into her first season with the New England Patriots
Let's Talk About Sex on YouTube
Leeza Mangaldas ’11CC has made a career out of demystifying taboos and destigmatizing sexuality
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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A Milestone for Health Care in Burundi
A refugee once dreamed of opening a hospital. This year, his wish will come true
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The Tale of the Stowaway who Traded Antarctic Adventures for a Columbia Classroom
The incredible story of Billy Gawronski
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An App That Actually Pays You for Your Data
CoinOut, founded by Jeffrey Witten ’10CC, ’15BUS, ’15LAW, lets users earn money by sharing their recent shopping history
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How Easy Solar Brings Affordable Electricity to African Homes
The startup is supplying clean, renewable power to off-the-grid households in need
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The Wild Life of Carnivore Researcher Rae Wynn-Grant
Armed with bear spray and courage, this ecologist and Columbia alumna is charting new territory
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How to Conquer a Fear of Public Speaking
Natalie H. Rogers ’79SW has helped more than 13,000 people overcome stage fright
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Directs "The Lost Daughter," and Other Columbia Alumni News
Grads making headlines
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Can’t Sleep? This Startup May Have Solutions
Kamiu Lee ’14BUS, cofounder of Proper, says her company can help people have better nights — and better days
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Meet Albert, the Financial Expert at Your Fingertips
An app started by two Columbia alumni offers banking services via smartphone and money advice via text
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The Mayors of Columbia
A brief history of the University’s connections to city halls across the country
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3 Eco-Innovators Tackling Pollution and Climate Change
Columbia alumni entrepreneurs are finding new ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle