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Columbia Exhibition 'Drawn by a Columbian' Celebrates Alumni Cartoonists Through 2026
Columbia's Rare Book & Manuscript Library showcases early works of alumni cartoonists and artists in 'Drawn by a Columbian,' on view in the Chang Octagon Room through Dec. 14, 2026.
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Declaration of Independence Still 'Radical' and Required Reading at Columbia, Professor Says
Columbia's Marcus Folch says the Declaration of Independence remains required reading for all undergraduates and is more radical than both the Constitution and America today.
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Columbia Seismologist Warns Glacier Retreat Is Making Deadly Tsunamis More Likely
Columbia's Goran Ekstrom explains how a 200-million-ton rock collapse sent water 1,500 feet up an Alaska fjord, and why retreating glaciers make such tsunamis more likely near cruise routes.
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Sarah Ruhl to Close Zuckerman Institute Residency With Talk on Memory, Body and Theater
Playwright Sarah Ruhl ends her Alan Kanzer Writer-in-Residence term at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute with a conversation on memory, the body and theater, joined by Kathy Chalfant and Daphna Shohamy.
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Columbia University to Host Major Events as Climate Week NYC Returns Sept. 20–27
Columbia's campus becomes a hub for Climate Week NYC, hosting summits on fashion, clean air, regenerative materials, agentic AI and COP32, alongside new research on gas waste and AI data centers.
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Columbia Survey Finds Student Belonging Up, Acceptance for Race and Ethnicity Down
Columbia's 2025 HEALS survey shows belonging rose to 57 percent from 50 percent, while agreement that students felt accepted for their race or ethnicity fell to 65 percent from 71 percent.
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Columbia Roundup: Emmys, Bielefeld Science Prize and More Accolades for Columbians
Columbia News monthly roundup covers awards and milestones from Aug. 26 to Sept. 17, 2026, including Primetime Emmys for two alumni and a €25,000 science prize.
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Dr. Thomas Reardon Elected to Columbia University Board of Trustees
Computational neuroscientist and Flourish CEO Dr. Thomas Reardon, a three-time Columbia alumnus and Internet Explorer pioneer, joins the university's Board of Trustees effective September 8, 2026.
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Columbia Completes First Major Renovation of Low Plaza Since 1897
Columbia University finishes a holistic renovation and historic restoration of Low Plaza and its granite steps, the landmark space's first major overhaul since it was built around 1897.
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Columbia Teams Up With Community Partners for 11th Annual 'Back-2-School' Block Party in Harlem
Columbia University and community partners hosted the 11th annual "Back-2-School" celebration in Manhattanville on Aug. 26, distributing free backpacks and school supplies to local youth ahead of the new academic year.
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Blood and Gene Test Combo Forecasts Alzheimer's Symptoms Years Before Onset
Columbia researchers find that combining a p-tau217 blood test with a genetic test for a high-risk APOE variant can predict when people at high risk of Alzheimer's will develop their first symptoms.
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Columbia Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 With Reflections From Those Who Were There
Columbia University commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with reflections from an FDNY battalion chief turned professor, journalism alumni who covered the attacks, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum director.
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Columbia Fundraising Chief Susan Feagin to Step Back as Three GS Alums Hold Senior Roles
Susan Feagin, a 1974 School of General Studies graduate and Columbia’s interim development chief, will step back this month as three GS alumni hold senior leadership roles.
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Columbia University Announces Free Fall Community Events, Including Lantern Workshops and Football Game
Columbia University announces a series of free fall community events, including lantern-building workshops for the Morningside Lights festival and a complimentary Columbia Lions football home opener for Northern Manhattan residents on September 19.
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Columbia University to Host Discussion on Courage and Dissent
Journalist Julia Angwin and political strategist Ami Fields-Meyer will discuss their new book, *On Courage*, at Columbia University, exploring how to foster dissent and defend democratic values amidst rising authoritarianism.
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President Mnookin Welcomes New Undergraduates in First Columbia Convocation
Columbia University's new President Jennifer L. Mnookin welcomed incoming undergraduates at her first Convocation, expressing kinship with the new class. She actively engaged with the university and local community throughout her inaugural summer.
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Scientists Provoke Disagreement Among AI Models to Understand Brain Functions
Columbia University researchers are using AI models to understand the brain, employing "controversial" stimuli to make models disagree. This method helps evaluate which AI models best capture the brain's computational processes.
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Morningside Lights Returns for 15th Year with "A Common Thread"
Columbia University's 15th annual Morningside Lights event, themed "A Common Thread," will illuminate Morningside Park on Sept. 19. Workshops for lantern building are open to volunteers from Sept. 12-18.
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Columbia University Celebrates New Academic Year with Diverse Achievements and Events
Columbia University celebrates its new academic year, highlighting a student dancer in Olivia Rodrigo's music video, a 9/11 documentary screening, a historic locomotive lab, and student athlete achievements.
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Harlem's Children's Art Carnival Legacy Explored in Wallach Art Gallery Exhibition
Artist Robin Holder reflects on her transformative journey at Harlem's Children's Art Carnival, featured in the Wallach Art Gallery's Uptown Triennial exhibition, celebrating the nonprofit's enduring impact on arts education.
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Columbia News Unveils Extensive Guides for Campus and NYC Exploration
Columbia University News offers new guides for students and the community, featuring over 50 coffee spots, budget NYC activities, campus history tours, and a Harlem walking guide.
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FDA Approves Columbia-Backed Pancreatic Cancer Drug Daraxonrasib
Daraxonrasib, a new targeted therapy supported by Columbia research, has received FDA approval for pancreatic cancer, nearly doubling overall survival in metastatic patients and marking a significant breakthrough.
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Columbia University to Host Career Expo in September 2026
Columbia University's Career Expo returns September 15, 2026, in Manhattanville, offering job seekers connections with recruiters, resume workshops, and professional headshots, reinforcing local hiring commitment.
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Columbia University Celebrates Extensive Achievements Across Disciplines
Columbia University faculty, students, and staff earned numerous accolades from June 25 to August 26, 2026, including major research grants, prestigious fellowships, and awards for institutional excellence and sustainability.
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Columbia University Unveils "We be the luminous blues…" Exhibition
Columbia University's Lenfest Center for the Arts hosts "We be the luminous blues…," an exhibition by Adama Delphine Fawundu, celebrating influential alumni and ancestors through powerful collages and sacred symbols.
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Columbia University and Partners Drive Community Engagement Across Upper Manhattan
Columbia University and its partners are fostering community growth in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx through diverse initiatives, including youth STEM education, climate justice discussions, and health career pathways, alongside cultural events.
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Columbia University Launches Comprehensive Guide and Mentorship for Class of 2026
Columbia University welcomes its Class of 2026 with a new guide and mentorship program. Students, faculty, and alumni offer advice on navigating campus, city life, academics, and building connections for a successful "odyssey."
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Columbia University Unveils First Dedicated Residential Building for General Studies Students
Columbia University's School of General Studies has opened 99 Claremont, its first dedicated residential building for nontraditional students. The new facility offers contemporary living and study spaces, addressing a key need for accessible, community-centered housing.
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Columbia's InTOuCH Program Marks 10 Years, Aims for National Expansion
Columbia University's InTOuCH program celebrates a decade of bridging healthcare gaps in underserved communities. Having trained over 320 workers impacting 100,000 New Yorkers, it now plans national expansion through digitized training and published curriculum.
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Abigail Black Elbaum Appointed Co-Chair of Columbia University Board of Trustees
Abigail Black Elbaum has been elected co-chair of Columbia University's Board of Trustees, succeeding David Greenwald. She joins Jeh Johnson in leadership, bringing extensive experience from her long tenure on the board and in real estate.
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