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Helen Ouyang’s articles bring to light difficult societal issues that people often don’t like to think about. This week in The New York Times Magazine she writes about hospice homes that support terminally ill children and their families. 

The Obama Foundation has selected the Columbia Center for Oral History Research to produce the official oral history of Barack Obama’s presidency. This project will provide a comprehensive, enduring record of the decisions, actions, and effects of his historic presidency.

“I want to use research and patient stories to influence policy on a variety of issues, including gun violence,” said Sun Ming Jessica Pan, a graduate of the Mailman School of Public Health.

“I’m part of an incredible network of veterans who are passionate, and not willing to rest on their last accomplishment,” said Tara Heidger, who graduates with degrees from the Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning as well as the School of International and Public Affairs.

“It’s so important to me that I give back to the community of older adults who have supported me so much throughout my life," said Anna Bryan, a Columbia College graduate who will be combining music and geriatric medicine.

“Being at Columbia showed me that music doesn’t just have to be about playing an instrument; I can use it in so many different ways in life,” said Sondra Woodruff, an experienced musician prior to attending the School of General Studies.

Charles Branas of the Mailman School of Public Health says preventing the next school shooting will require evidence, conviction, and strength in numbers

"I know what goes into Commencement... and I feel celebrated as a student, a graduate," said Mary Waldorf, who oversees facilities-related logistics for the multiple graduation ceremonies on the Morningside campus.

School of the Arts Writing Professor Dorothea Lasky on Meghan, a Leo; Harry, a Virgo; and their new Taurus, Archie. 

Professor Frances Negrón-Muntaner, who won a prestigious Latino studies award, introduces New Yorkers to her latest Valor y Cambio project launched earlier this year in Puerto Rico.

“Being a part of the resurgence of a perennially bad football team may be the best thing I will ever be a part of,” said Patrick Eby, a long snapper on the Lions and a Columbia College graduate.

The fire at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris on April 15 is still reverberating in France and around the world. Experts from across Columbia share their thoughts and ideas on how to move forward with the rebuilding of what is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.

The fire at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris on April 15 is still reverberating in France and around the world. Experts from across Columbia share their thoughts and ideas on how to move forward with the rebuilding of what is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.
The fire at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris on April 15 is still reverberating in France and around the world. Experts from across Columbia share their thoughts and ideas on how to move forward with the rebuilding of what is considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture.