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Empire State Building lit blue in honor of the 2021graduating class from Columbia University

May 7, 2021

For more than 10 years, the Empire State Building has been lit blue to honor the latest class of Columbia University graduates. While many aspects of graduation were different this year, that tradition continued. Congratulations, Class of 2021. We are so proud of you!

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See photos of Columbia students celebrating their graduation this year.


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