Columbia College is pleased to announce that actor and producer Brandon Victor Dixon CC’03 will deliver the keynote address for its 2019 Class Day ceremony. The annual event — held this year on the South Lawn on Tuesday, May 21 — honors graduating College seniors. The Class Day speaker is selected annually by the College, based on a list of recommendations from the Senior Class Council.
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Shreyas Vissapragada CC’17 awarded 2019 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans
April 11, 2019
Aspiring astrophysicist Shreyas Vissapragada CC’17 has received the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a $90,000 award designated to provide opportunities for immigrants and children of immigrants to become leaders in their chosen fields.
2019 John Jay awardees span liberal arts and finance
March 12, 2019
Five alumni are honored for their professional and civic dedication.
DDC Appoints New Board of Friends Chair, Looks to the Future
March 5, 2019
Roger Lehecka CC’67, GSAS’74 returns to DDC as new Board of Friends chair.
Columbia College joins University community in mourning passing of School of General Studies Dean Emeritus Peter J. Awn
February 20, 2019
Columbia College joins University community in mourning passing of School of General Studies Emeritus Peter J. Awn
William Barr CC’71, GSAS’73 confirmed as U.S. Attorney General
February 14, 2019
William P. Barr CC’71, GSAS’73 was confirmed as U.S. attorney general Thursday.
Columbia College alumna, current students release debut EP with The Wild, The Innocent
February 14, 2019
At the end of 2018, in the CU Records recording space on the fifth floor of Lerner Hall, seven musicians — including Riley Burke CC’18, Nick Loud CC’21 and Michael Coiro CC’21 — were hard at work recording their debut EP. Flash forward to January 2019, and The Wild, The Innocent have released their eponymous first record.
Alumni in the News: February 11, 2019
February 11, 2019
The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII on February 3, defeating the Los Angeles Rams 13–3. Watch Patriots owner Robert K. Kraft ’63 celebrate by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy during a post-game Boston parade. This is the team’s sixth national title –– and 10th Super Bowl appearance –– since Kraft purchased the team in 1994.