Last fall, hundreds of alumni from schools across the University returned to campus for 2-16 Leaders Weekend to connect with other passionate volunteers within the Columbia community, share skills and learn more about initiatives that help keep our Alma Mater at the forefront of education and of the world at large.
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Muse and Mouthpiece: Hari Nef CC'15
October 5, 2016
A few days before donning her cap and gown at graduation, Hari Nef CC’15 made history as the first transgender model to be represented worldwide by the premiere modeling agency, IMG.
Turbocharging Voter Turnout
October 5, 2016
With the presidential election just weeks away, Seth Flaxman CC'07 is working hard to make sure voter turnout will be as high as possible. His goal is to surpass the nearly 60% participation rate from 2012 and raise it to 80% by 2020.
Meet This Year’s Recipients of CCAA’s Highest Honor
September 21, 2016
Professors Ronald Breslow, Eric Foner CC’63, GSAS’69 and Kenneth T. Jackson to be awarded the 2016 Alexander Hamilton Medal this November.
Convocation 2016
September 14, 2016
Alumni and students of Columbia College welcome the Class of 2020 at Convocation!
College Alumni Take on the Olympics
August 9, 2016
Olympic spirit is sky-high at Columbia as three College alumnae and one College student compete in Rio 2016: Isadora Cerullo CC'13, Katie Meili CC'13, Nzingha Prescod CC'15 and Akua Obeng-Akrofi CC’18.
Congrats to the Inductees in the ARC Hall of Fame
August 8, 2016
On July 21, 2017, ARC (Alumni Representative Committee) hosted the second annual ARC Appreciation Event to thank ARC members for their involvement over the past admissions cycle.
Katie Meili CC’13 Earns Spot on U.S. Olympic Team
July 11, 2016
On June 28, Katie Meili CC'13 delivered a 1:06.07 runner-up finish in the finals of the 100m breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic Trials, solidifying her opportunity to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Columbia College Alumni Reunite at Reunion Weekend 2016
June 22, 2016
Columbia pride filled Morningside Heights on June 2-5 during Reunion Weekend and All-Class Reunion 2016 when more than 2,000 alumni and their guests returned to campus for this year’s celebrations.