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
Yes, Your Vote Matters
Voting is a cherished American right, but more than 40 percent of eligible adults don’t do it. Erin Geiger Smith ’09JRN talks about how we got here and what the future might hold
A Lens on Global Unrest
In the past year, photojournalist Bing Guan '17GS has captured images of major uprisings across the globe
Helping the Navajo Nation Combat COVID-19
Two Columbia alumni working on a reservation in the rural Southwest are fighting the virus with custom strategies and a long-term vision
4 Self-Improvement Authors We’re Reading While the World Implodes
For better or for worse, social distancing has left plenty of time for self-examination, and with it, new opportunities for personal growth
Understanding the Three Types of Loneliness
Gerontologist Linda P. Fried discusses the unique mental stress of social isolation on the elderly
3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni
These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia
Using Data Science to Tailor the Perfect Fit
Laws of Motion, founded by Carly Bigi '17BUS, creates clothes that look good on every body
5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing
There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them