Columbia faculty, students, and staff are on the cutting edge of advancements in all fields and their work is fittingly awarded and recognized. Below, find the most recent accomplishments and milestones as well as monthly lists of recent awards.
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Recent Awards & Milestones
They were recognized for contributions to economics and physics.
In a Columbia sweep, Luca Abu El-Haj (CC’26), Maya Koka (GS'26), Kavita Murthy (SEAS’26), and alumna Sara Jane Renfroe (GSAS’20) were named U.S. Scholars-elect.
From science to medicine, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.
From science to the humanities, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.
Fellowship is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.
It is the first time that three Columbians have been selected for this prestigious award in a single year.
From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.
Ceremony held in recognition of the late Barbara and Bruce P. Dohrenwend, professors in epidemiology and sociomedical sciences, who conceptualized the endowed professorships.
AlJarman AlNuaimi (CC'26) and Davis (CC'26) were named 2026 Rhodes Scholars for the United Arab Emirates and the United States, respectively.
The University has hosted blood drives for the center for more than 30 years.
Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.