Julia Joy
Senior Digital Editor
Julia oversees the magazine's website and digital promotion, edits the print "Network" section, and regularly contributes articles.
The Industrious Spirit Company Bottles the Sea
ISCO, cofounded by two Columbia Business School grads, creates craft liquor distilled with oysters and more
6 Podcasts for News Junkies
For election commentary and more, stream these alumni-hosted programs
The Art of Mastering an Accent, According to a Dialect Coach
Michael Walsh ’17SOA weighs in on the hardest accents to learn and the best and worst examples from Hollywood
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
Birder Angela Co ’05GSAPP recommends five avian hotspots around the city
A Pride Month Watch List
Twelve notable films centered on LGBTQ+ characters, all made by or starring Columbians
7 Columbia Coffee Entrepreneurs You Should Know
Alumni-owned coffee shops and roasters are energizing communities through cold brew, cappuccinos, cortados, and more
What’s the Big Deal about Bigfoot?
In The Secret History of Bigfoot, journalist John O’Connor ’03SOA explores the mystery and legacy of the North American sasquatch
39 Bingeable TV Shows Made by Columbia Graduates
These series from alumni are worth watching and rewatching
Could Beavers Help Save Us from Climate Disaster?
Leila Philip ’91SOA spent six years researching an underappreciated animal for her book Beaverland
14 Classic Rom-Coms with Columbia Connections
Stream these romantic tales of fateful encounters, love triangles, and happily-ever-afters
11 Remarkable Buildings from Columbia Architects
From churches to concert halls to convention centers, alumni have brought to life arresting structures around the world