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

How About a Mocktail?
Master mixologist John deBary ’05CC shares an original non-alcoholic drink recipe for Dry January and beyond

Your Chance to Cook with 5 Famous Columbia Chefs
Add these classic cookbooks to your collection

Yes, Your Vote Matters
Voting is a cherished American right, but more than 40 percent of eligible adults don’t do it

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