News
Former Vampire Weekend-er Rostam Batmanglij CC’06 Strikes a New Chord
October 10, 2017
During his senior year at Columbia College, music science major Rostam Batmanglij CC’06 decided he was going to make a solo album. After years in the background as keyboardist, guitarist, backup vocalist, producer and co-writer for the band Vampire Weekend, which he formed with Ezra Koenig CC’06, Chris Tomson CC’06 and Chris Baio CC’07, he is on his own with the debut album Half-Light.
A New Shared Vision for Columbia College
October 10, 2017
Now in his seventh year as Dean of Columbia College, James J. Valentini is more committed than ever to enhancing the student experience and to ensuring the College’s continued relevance as the world evolves and shifts in ways we cannot predict. In a September 29 letter to College alumni, Valentini shared a set of priorities and aspirations that includes the input and ideas of senior staff, faculty, students and alumni.
Alumni in the News: October 9, 2017
October 9, 2017
Television appearances, record deals, podcasts and more - College alumni are in the news.
A Record-Breaking 4-0 Start for Columbia Football
October 8, 2017
Last weekend's victory gave the Lions their longest winning streak since 1996. This weekend they face Penn at Columbia Homecoming.
CCT: Alumni in the News – September 25, 2017
September 25, 2017
Professional basketball contracts, Emmy awards, solo albums and literary prizes - CC alumni are doing it all.