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
Waking Up to the Mysteries of Sleep
Mapping the Darkness, by Kenneth Miller ’83JRN, delves into the fascinating science of the unconscious state
Brad Meltzer, Bestselling Author, Shares His Secret to Mega-Success
The writer, television host, presidential confidant, and philanthropist says he owes it all to the power of stories
6 Health and Wellness Books to Add to Your Reading List
These recent titles, all by Columbia faculty or alumni, will help you live a healthier life
Meet the Producers Behind Some of Broadway’s Biggest Hits
These three Columbia alumni have brought to life critically-acclaimed shows from Hamilton to A Strange Loop to Kinky Boots
8 New Novels by Columbia Alumni to Read This Summer
Whether you’re tucking a book into your carry-on or spending the afternoon at the beach, there’s no better time to get hooked on reading than summer
8 Columbia Alumni Books to Read for Pride Month
These eight books celebrate the struggles and the strengths of the LGBTQ+ community
Can't Concentrate? Here's How to Focus in the Digital Age
In Attention Span, Gloria Mark ’91GSAS shares how technology has affected our ability to focus — and how we can get that skill back
The Human Backside: A Scientific and Cultural History
In her first book, Butts, journalist Heather Radke ’19SOA takes a serious look at a cheeky topic
A Queer Mystery in the Bible Belt
In her memoir Diary of Misfit, Casey Parks ’18JRN investigates the story of a Louisiana man with a secret identity
Drawing Connections with Wendy MacNaughton
How the illustrator, graphic journalist, and social worker brings people together through art