Rebecca Shapiro
Managing Editor
Rebecca joined Columbia Magazine in 2011, after spending five years as an editor in the Random House Publishing Group. She has also worked as a high school writing instructor and college counselor, and has published over 300 articles and book reviews. She holds a B.A. in English from Brown University and an M.Ed in Higher Education from Harvard University.
6 New Books for Your Summer Reading List
From A'Lelia Bundles ’76JRN, John McWhorter, and other Columbia authors
Why Your Diet Impacts Your Sleep
Nutrition scientist Marie-Pierre St-Onge discusses the effects of melatonin and tryptophan and suggests what to eat for a better night’s sleep
How Dan Abrams Turned a Law Degree into a Media Empire — with a Twist
The legal analyst from TV and radio is turning his attention to wine and spirits
A Century of Black Youth Activism
In Resist, Rita Omokha ’20JRN traces the history of young Black leaders fighting for social change from the 1920s to the present day
The Art of the Book Deal
How professor Samuel G. Freedman has helped more than a hundred students get coveted book contracts
6 New Books by Columbia Authors
From Jenny Slate ’04CC, Amanda Lee Koe ’17SOA, and other alumni and faculty
8 Eye-Opening Investigative Journalism Books to Add to Your Reading List
All by Columbia alumni authors
7 Unique Collections to Visit at Columbia
Discover some of the most fascinating (but lesser known) archives and art spaces on campus
