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.
Articles by Rebecca Shapiro
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
8 Books that Will Transport You to Another Time and Place
These works of historical fiction provide fascinating windows into life long ago, with plenty of wisdom for our current age
The Societal Causes of Eating Disorders
In Dead Weight, Emmeline Clein ’16CC, ’22SOA draws on her own story, as well as interviews, academic studies, history, and pop culture
The Wild and Wonderful World of Kelly Link
The genre-bending author has helped make fantastically strange books the norm
10 Books to Read for Black History Month, All by Columbia Authors
February is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Black Americans and the influence of Black heritage and culture
Cozy Up this Winter with 6 New Books by Columbia Authors
From Tracy K. Smith ’97SOA, Teju Cole ’08GSAS, and other alumni and faculty writers