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June 08, 2026

Astronomers Discover the Earliest Known Flickering Quasar

When the universe was just 850 million years old, this voracious black hole was already surprisingly mature, a new study finds.

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Here Are 11 Columbia Soccer Greats You Should Know

With the 2026 World Cup kicking off on June 11, we’re shining a light on just a few of Columbia University’s all-time soccer greats.

Dr. James McKiernan Named to Interim Roles at CUIMC

McKiernan will serve as interim executive vice president for Health and Biomedical Sciences, CEO of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and interim dean of Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons.

Videos

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.

Congratulations to Columbia University's Class of 2026

Columbia University graduates earn their diploma and celebrate with their family, friends, professors, and classmates.

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The U.S. Semiquincentennial and Columbia University

History, Experts, and Stories

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

Columbia and MTA Partner to Improve Accessibility of 125 Street 1 Subway Station

The University has committed $33 million to bring modern elevators, widened escalators, and other improvements to the station.

Columbia Commencement in 24 Photos: Celebrating the Incredible Class of 2026

May 20 marked the conferral of 18,000+ degrees upon Columbia's newest graduates, who hail from all 50 states and 140 countries.

Local Columbia Grad Jasmine Velasco Wants to Improve Culturally Responsive Healthcare in The Bronx

Velasco discussed her goals in oncology, the influence of her Bronx upbringing, and what graduation means to her with Columbia Neighbors.

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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.