Paul Hond
Senior Editor
Paul joined Columbia Magazine in 2006. His pieces for the magazine have been reprinted in Longreads, Truthout, and Reader's Digest.
Shaping the Future of Public Health
At 100, Columbia’s Mailman School prepares to address some major societal challenges
The Peculiar Perils of Literary Translation
In balancing authenticity with readability, translators tackle a seemingly impossible art
The Remarkable Power of Poop
In The Other Dark Matter, journalist Lina Zeldovich ’12JRN says we are wasting a valuable scientific and economic asset
The Battle for Grant’s Tomb
How a Columbia undergrad saved the grave of the 18th president
Can Art Help Lawyers See the Bigger Picture?
Columbia Law School’s inaugural artist-in-residence offers students a new perspective on prejudice
Columbia Undergrads Roar Through College Bowl
In a head-to-head competition, three Lions take home the tournament’s top prize
This Giant Depression-Era Scrapbook Isn't in Kansas Anymore
Columbia’s Rare Book and Manuscript Library recently acquired an unusual relic
How Many Bricks Does It Take to Pave College Walk?
Reconstructing Columbia’s “Main Street”
The Story Behind the Most Famous Christmas Poem of All
The improbable tale of Santa Claus, Columbia, and Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas"
The Whimsical Spirit and Positive Wisdom of Artist Ashley Bryan
The prolific children's book illustrator continued to create and inspire into his nineties
The Mayors of Columbia
A brief history of the University’s connections to city halls across the country
Yes, That Happened: Columbia Football Was Once Top of the Ivies
Sixty years ago, a group of talented Lions brought pride to Morningside Heights