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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

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

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Angela Olinto Appointed University Provost
Columbia University Provost Angela Olinto
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Angela Olinto Appointed University Provost

The astrophysicist and academic administrator comes to Columbia from the University of Chicago

Avery Library Acquires Papers of Architectural Critic Michael Sorkin
Michael Sorkin and his studio’s concept for New York City’s Governors Island
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Avery Library Acquires Papers of Architectural Critic Michael Sorkin

The collection includes drafts; documents pertaining to exhibitions, lectures, and film projects; and over two thousand drawings 

Double Discovery Center to Extend Services to College Students
Students in Columbia's Double Discovery Center program
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Double Discovery Center to Extend Services to College Students

The new initiative, called Project Start Right, will support local students in colleges across the country

Cas Holloway Named Chief Operating Officer
Cas Holloway, chief operating officer of Columbia University
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Cas Holloway Named Chief Operating Officer

The former deputy mayor of New York City will provide strategic oversight in key administrative areas

The Meaning Behind a Strange Campus Sculpture
Life Force sculpture by David Bakalar on Columbia University campus
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The Meaning Behind a Strange Campus Sculpture

David Bakalar, the sculptor of Life Force on Columbia’s Revson Plaza, turned 100 this year

New Center for Pediatric Heart Research Launched with $15M Gift
Babies Heart Fund Gala
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New Center for Pediatric Heart Research Launched with $15M Gift

The Garrett Isaac Neubauer Center for Cardiovascular Innovation aims to develop treatments for CHD

Columbia Joins AI Consortium
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Columbia Joins AI Consortium

The University will join six other research institutions in an initiative titled Empire AI

How to Get Married at Columbia
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How to Get Married at Columbia

Since 1908, alumni have been tying the knot at St. Paul’s Chapel

How Dwight D. Eisenhower Helped Shape NATO While President of Columbia
President Eisenhower on Low Steps with Alma Mater
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How Dwight D. Eisenhower Helped Shape NATO While President of Columbia

The expanding military alliance recently marked its 75th anniversary

7 Signs It’s Spring at Columbia
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7 Signs It’s Spring at Columbia

Warm weather brings flowers, frisbees, and bustling campus activity

Inside the Situation Room with Professor Hillary Clinton
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Inside the Situation Room with Professor Hillary Clinton

In a course co-taught by the former secretary of state, students learn how global leaders make world-changing decisions

How Matt Damon Helped Fund More than Twelve Million Loans, and Why He’s Ready to Give More
Matt Damon and Minouche Shafik
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How Matt Damon Helped Fund More than Twelve Million Loans, and Why He’s Ready to Give More

The actor discusses how his nonprofit, Water.org, improves access to safe drinking water and sanitation

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