250 Years of a Nation. More Than 270 Years of Inquiry. Insights from historians examining the Revolutionary era. Archival treasures from Columbia’s Libraries, featuring rare documents and collections.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, we reflect on the story of Columbia University, which began in 1754 before the nation itself in 1776. Pictured above is the plaque on the west wall of ...

In many emerging economies, impressive progress in reducing poverty has been overshadowed by persistent inequality and growing frustration with political elites. This widespread social discontent has ...

Is it possible to build fairer societies without undermining economic growth? Rejecting simplistic binaries between equity ...

This June, Columbians won major awards, celebrated Pride Month, and reflected on Upper Manhattan’s role in American history.

As Columbia prepares to welcome a new president in Jennifer Mnookin, we look back on some special moments from Claire Shipman ...

Congratulations to Columbia University Formula Racing on a successful showing at the 2026 Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Electric Vehicle competition at Michigan International Speedway!

Michelle Greenberg-Kobrin knows exactly why she agreed to be Columbia University’s special advisor and Jewish life liaison. “I believe deeply in the promise of great universities. I have the deepest ...

From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards recently.