Julia Joy
Senior Digital Editor
Julia oversees the magazine's website and digital promotion, edits the print Network section, and regularly contributes articles.
Articles by Julia Joy
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
6 Major Artworks You Might Not Know Were Created by Columbians
From sculptures to subway art, these permanent installations in the New York City metro area were conceived by alumni and faculty
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
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
With Adeam, Japanese Style Meets American High Fashion
The luxury clothing brand, founded and designed by Hanako Maeda ’10CC, has a distinctive east-meets-west aesthetic
16 Holiday Gift Ideas from Columbia Entrepreneurs
Support alumni innovators with our 2023 gift guide
11 Holiday Movies with Columbia Connections
From musical rom-coms to nostalgic TV specials, Columbia graduates (and dropouts) have worked on a variety of Christmas classics