Recent News from Columbia
October 03, 2023
How Big Institutions Stymie Disaster Response, and What to Do About It
The new book Catastrophic Incentives explores why society is underprepared for natural and human-made disasters.
September 29, 2023
The Columbia News Quiz: Back to School Edition
The fall semester may have only just started, but Columbians have hit the ground running. Test your knowledge of the latest news stories across the University!
September 29, 2023
Uncovering the History of Columbia’s Presidential Inaugurations
A new exhibit at the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, opening Oct. 2, sheds light on the traditions that usher in a new era at the University.
Research & Discovery
Arts & Humanities

Claudio Lomnitz's research focuses on public social services, anthropology of national societies, and Ibero-American intellectual history.
The new Anthropology chair plans to nourish faculty and student growth in the department, and launch the Disappearance Lab.

"Tomorrow is the Question" by Rirkrit Tiravanija. Courtesy Remai Modern. Photo: Blaine Campbell.
"Rirkrit Tiravanija: A LOT OF PEOPLE" will be on view through March 4, 2024.
Campus & Community
National & Global Affairs
Columbia in the News
Climate Change's Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
US News and World Report, September 26
As Suicides Hit Record Highs, What Can We Do About "Contagion"?
Salon, September 25
Why One Investment Firm Aims to Buy Companies, and Gradually Turn Them Over to the Employees
Boston Globe, September 23
How the U.S. Can Return to Its Record-Low Child Poverty Rates
Newsweek, September 25