Recent News from Columbia
Family Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later Life
Having three or more children has a negative effect on late-life cognition, says new research by Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health.
What Is Your Fondest Memory of Your Columbian?
As graduation week is upon us, loved ones reflect on their favorite Columbian’s time at the university.
Jelani Cobb: ‘Everything is on the table’
Kyle Pope interviews Jelani Cobb about the role of journalism at a politically fraught time, diversity efforts at the Columbia Journalism School, and the cost of degrees from institutions like Columbia. Today, he was appointed dean of the school.
POLITICS & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Research & Discovery
Arts & Humanities

Plus, their picks for the most memorable urban views, parks, and museums—and where they would like to live.

History Professor Michael Witgen brings the success of the Anishinaabeg to life in his new book, “Seeing Red.”

Professor Avinoam Shalem will co-direct Black Mediterranean, which reconsiders the history of the relationship between Africa and Europe.
Columbia in the News
CJR, May 13, 2022
Bloomberg, May 12, 2022
The Washington Post, May 10, 2022
The New York Times, May 12, 2022