Julia Joy
Senior Digital Editor
Julia oversees the magazine's website and digital promotion, edits the print Network section, and regularly contributes articles.
Why You Can’t Always Trust Your Memory
Erin Kendall Braun ’09GS, ’18GSAS, a cognitive neuroscientist and memory expert, brings her insight to the courtroom and beyond
Skier Olivia Giaccio Goes for Olympic Gold
The mogul skier and Columbia social-work student has her eyes on the Italian alps this winter
Spanish-Language Radio Has a Disinformation Problem
Verdad, an app founded by Martina Guzmán ’08JRN, uses AI to find conspiracy theories broadcasted on the air
15 Unique Holiday Gifts from Columbia Alumni
Surprise your friends and family this December with scents, spices, and more
42 Bingeable TV Shows Made by Columbia Graduates
These series from alumni are worth watching and rewatching
A Retail Innovator Looks to a More Sustainable Future
Yoox founder Federico Marchetti ’99BUS discusses teaming up with King Charles III, publishing a memoir, and trying to make luxury fashion more environmentally friendly
The Beginner’s Guide to Day of the Dead
Luisa Navarro ’13JRN, author of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, explains the history and meaning behind a frequently misunderstood holiday
Can AI Fill a Gap in Childhood Speech Therapy?
Sara, a startup co-founded by Jiaxin Zhang ’25BUS, seeks to make articulation therapy more accessible — and fun
Exploring the Hidden Gems of Rural Sri Lanka
How entrepreneur Charles Conconi ’92CC is driving more economically sustainable tourism on the South Asian island
How to Dine Like a Professional Restaurant Critic
Bao Ong ’10JRN spent over a decade as a New York food columnist before relocating to Texas. Earlier this year, he became the Houston Chronicle’s restaurant critic
Kiss of the Spider Woman’s Web of Columbia Connections
Several alumni are behind the upcoming musical film
5 Pop Culture Podcasts for Your Listening Pleasure
Alumni broadcasters delve into celebrity memoirs, Taylor Swift lyrics, and more