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William Samuel Johnson and the First US Thanksgiving
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William Samuel Johnson and the First US Thanksgiving

How a Columbia president helped establish the American holiday

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10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus
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10 Lesser-known Artworks and Artifacts on the Columbia Campus

From sculptures to stained glass, here are ten notable artworks you might not know about

Is Objectivity in Journalism Even Possible?
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Is Objectivity in Journalism Even Possible?

A Columbia panel holds a central principle up to the light

How Columbia Became the Top Ivy for Veterans
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How Columbia Became the Top Ivy for Veterans

Some 700 student veterans and their dependents are currently enrolled at the University

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100+ Years of Columbia’s Van Amringe Memorial
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100+ Years of Columbia’s Van Amringe Memorial

This Winter 2024-25 issue’s cover art celebrates a beloved gathering place on the Morningside campus

A Healer at the Helm
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A Healer at the Helm

For Columbia interim president Katrina Armstrong, education is the best medicine

Michael Zheng Wins Big in Texas Showdown
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Michael Zheng Wins Big in Texas Showdown

The tennis player became Columbia’s first NCAA tennis singles champion of the modern era

Roy and Diana Vagelos Make $400 Million Gift
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Roy and Diana Vagelos Make $400 Million Gift

The gift is the single largest ever to the medical school

Alexis Abramson Named Dean of Climate School
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Alexis Abramson Named Dean of Climate School

The engineering scholar and sustainable-energy expert joins Columbia from Dartmouth

Lions Make History as Ivy League Champions
The Columbia Lions football team wins Ivy League title
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Lions Make History as Ivy League Champions

Columbia clinched its first Ivy League football title in sixty-three years 

School of General Studies Gets New Funds to Support Financial Aid
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School of General Studies Gets New Funds to Support Financial Aid

Columbia is dedicating $30 million to the school’s endowment over the next three years

Columbia Establishes Center for Rare Kidney Diseases
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Columbia Establishes Center for Rare Kidney Diseases

The David Koch Jr. Glomerular Kidney Center seeks to improve diagnostics and treatments for glomerular diseases

Michel Sadelain to Lead New Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy
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Michel Sadelain to Lead New Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy

The immunologist and cancer researcher has been appointed director of the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy

Campus Collaborative Promotes Dialogue, Inclusiveness
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Campus Collaborative Promotes Dialogue, Inclusiveness

The initiative is meant to foster an equitable and welcoming environment for all

What the Mainstream Media Got Wrong about the 2024 Election
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What the Mainstream Media Got Wrong about the 2024 Election

A recent panel discussion at Columbia assessed the press’s performance

Alan Kanzer Sponsors Neuroscience Fellowship Program
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Alan Kanzer Sponsors Neuroscience Fellowship Program

The fellowship will support early-career scientists who pursue high-risk, high-reward research related to the mind, the brain, and behavior

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