Campus & Community

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This page is dedicated to stories about Columbia's campus and community. From student, staff, and faculty profiles to interesting events happening on campus and in our surrounding neighborhoods, here is where you can find the latest about what's happening on and around Columbia's campuses. 

Story Highlight

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10+ Photos Bringing Glorious Back-to-School Energy as Columbia Students Begin the Fall Semester

To say the energy on Columbia's campuses these past few weeks has been electric would be an understatement. Starting in August, students began returning in droves for a mixture of orientation programs, ceremonies to celebrate their new chapters, and lively events meant to bring everyone together...not to mention classes, which officially started on Sept. 5!

From Convocation, to move-in and family goodbye, the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) and ice cream trucks on College Walk, the fall semester is already in full gear and we can't wait to see what comes next. 

Photo of the Week

Clouds over Morningside campus.
At Home in the Clouds

Campus views can inspire reflection and wonderment. As the sun sets on week two of the fall semester, we wish you a dreamy weekend.

News Quiz

A dog and cat on Columbia's campus.
The Columbia News Quiz: Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer Edition

We featured some cool cats and hot dogs on campus for International Cat Day and National Dog Day, but there's plenty more happening at Columbia as we prepare for the fall semester. 

COLUMBIA HISTORY

Four Columbians with hispanic heritage
This Hispanic Heritage Month, Here Are 12 Columbians You Should Know

Take a look at any industry and you’re bound to find a Columbian with Hispanic heritage that is making waves at the top of it. From groundbreaking works of literature and film, to the study of the brain, the world of politics, and beyond, our university’s contributions to society would not be the same without these impressive alumni, faculty, staff, and students. 

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Out and About

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World Leaders Forum

SEPTEMBER 18-22, 2023

The World Leaders Forum is an event series at Columbia University that has hosted over 300 heads of state and world leaders from over 85 countries since it was first established in 2003. This year, hear from the President of the Dominican Republic, the President of Romania, the President of the European Parliament, the President of the Republic of Paraguay, and a special panel featuring Gary White and Matt Damon, Cofounders of Water.org & WaterEquity. 

More Stories

With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're swooning over these alumni love stories. 

In the last 100+ years, Black Columbians have made an indelible mark on the world.

Test your knowledge of 2021 at Columbia with questions on centennial celebrations, the Olympics, Columbia's entry into the Marvel Cinematic Univers

During the pandemic,a group of Columbia graduate students launched the Physics and Coding Club at Democracy Prep Harlem High School.

What stories grabbed the attention of our readers in 2021? The results may surprise you.

With finals and wintertime dreariness upon us, we could all use some new coffee spots to add to the caffeination rotation.

On Dec. 2, the Columbia community lost one of its own: Davide Giri. On Dec.

Content advisory: This article includes information about mental health distress, suicide, and suicide prevention. 

With Halloween around the corner, Columbia News is taking a look at some of the ghoulish lore surrounding this 267-year-old university.

Columbia students, faculty, and staff talk about the history of the university and the strides made by the indigenous community.

Did you know that Columbia was home to one of the first student gay rights organization in the U.S.?

Read what directors, artists, filmmakers, and playwrights from the School of the Arts are excited about as the "cultural capital of the world" retu