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Columbia named top-producing Fulbright institution

February 12, 2020

Columbia University has once again been named a top institution for producing Fulbright U.S. Students, coming in fifth position with 29 awardees in 2019-2020.

Christina Lee CC’21 is co-first author on paper about toxic protein

February 6, 2020

Christina Lee CC’21 is a co-first author on a scientific research paper about a toxic protein linked to Alzheimer's.

Columbia College mourns the loss of Michael Sovern CC’53, LAW’55

January 22, 2020

Columbia College mourns the loss of Michael Sovern CC’53, LAW’55, Columbia University’s 17th president (1980-93).

Columbia College announces the 2020 John Jay Award Honorees

January 10, 2020

From the newsroom, to the courtroom, to school, to planes flying above, the six alumni selected as this year’s John Jay Award honorees have been chosen for the impact their accomplishments have made in fields that span the professional spectrum.

Dean Valentini honored in women’s rowing boat dedication ceremony

December 20, 2019

James J. Valentini, dean of Columbia College, and the late Alex Navab CC’87 were honored at the annual King’s Crown Rowing Association (KCRA) banquet.

Tanveer Singh CC’18 receives Schwarzman Scholarship

December 9, 2019

Tanveer Singh CC’18, of Jersey City, NJ, has been named a member of the Class of 2021 Schwarzman Scholars. The prestigious scholarship, inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, is given to scholars who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities and their potential to bridge and understand cultural and political differences.

Anish Gawande CC’18 receives Rhodes India Scholarship

November 26, 2019

Anish Gawande CC’18, who is from Mumbai, India, has received the prestigious Rhodes India Scholarship. Gawande will pursue an M.Phil. in intellectual history at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

Dr. George D. Yancopoulos CC’80, GSAS’86, VPS’87 honored at Alexander Hamilton Dinner

November 22, 2019

Dr. George D. Yancopoulos CC’80, GSAS’86, VPS’87, a renowned biotech leader and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ co-founder, president and chief scientific officer, was awarded the Alexander Hamilton Medal at the 72nd annual Alexander Hamilton Award Dinner held in the rotunda of Low Library.