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July 09, 2026

One Small Step for Columbia Students, One Giant Leap for Roaree

Columbia Space Initiative successfully launched a nanosatellite—and the University lion mascot, Roaree—into Low-earth orbit.

A Columbia University Economics Superstar: Edmund Phelps

Fellow Nobel laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz remembers his friend and colleague.

Jacob Trevino Is Thinking Big About Nanoscience

The director of the Columbia Nano Initiative’s Shared Labs discusses growing nanoscience at the University—and beyond.

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President Mnookin on Columbia University's Spirit of Discovery

On July 1, 2026, to mark her first day as president of Columbia University, Jennifer L. Mnookin visited the Rutherfurd Observatory and reflected on the spirit of discovery and public purpose that has been part of the institution’s story from the very beginning.

Columbia University's Revolutionary War History Told in a Diploma

As the nation celebrates its semiquincentennial, Professor Christopher Brown discusses the importance of inspiring a love of history in future scholars and leaders.

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The U.S. Semiquincentennial and Columbia University

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Research & Discovery

New Study Finds Clues of Alzheimer’s Beginnings

The findings raises the prospect of future Alzheimer’s drugs that could help stop the disease at its source.

Homo erectus crania from the Turkana Rift. Left: WT 15000, ‘Turkana Boy’ from West Turkana. Right: ER 3733 from East Turkana.

A New Perspective on Human Origins

New research on East Africa's Turkana Rift offers insight into how the region's world-famous human fossil record came to be.

Immunofluorescence image of transverse heart sections from a healthy neonatal mouse (Left) or a neonatal mouse in which myocardial infarction was induced at postnatal day 1, examined 3 days after injury (Right).

A New RNA Therapy Could Help the Heart Repair Itself

A single shot in skeletal muscle improved the heart’s own ability to protect and heal after a heart attack.

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Campus & Community

16 Photos From a Bustling and Fun-Filled Manhattanville Community Day 2026

The annual celebration, held on June 27, brought together community and Columbia-affiliated organizations, the arts and sciences, tasty treats, and tons of fun with friends new and old.

As the World Cup Begins, Here Are 11 Columbia Soccer Greats You Should Know

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 and we’re shining a light on just a few of Columbia University’s all-time soccer greats.

‘Harlem Through My Eyes’ Helps Locals Create Generational Heirlooms

Founder Melvin McCray III shares why preserving local histories matters as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

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National & Global Affairs

The 2026 FIFA World Cup Is a Market Test for U.S. Soccer

At Columbia Business School’s Global Football Forum, leaders from across the soccer community examined how the World Cup can translate the sport’s commercial growth into lasting impact.

Building where Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs is housed.

Columbia University Partners With Rice University on Foreign Aid Task Force

Columbia SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy announce new task force on the future of foreign assistance.