Saluting Our Columbia Veterans

A student in 1918 wearing a WWI military uniform playing the bugle in front of dozens of uniformed students standing at attention on Low Plaza at Columbia University.

November 10, 2023

Columbia's students and graduates have participated in every major military conflict in which the United States has been involved. In honor of Veterans Day, we salute our student and alumni military veterans as we recognize their courage, dedication, and service.  

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