Phelps came to Columbia 55 years ago as a full professor. At that time, he was already a star in the profession, with ...

The director of the Columbia Nano Initiative’s Shared Labs discusses growing nanoscience at the University—and beyond.

In anticipation of Christopher Nolan’s film version of The Odyssey, opening in theaters on July 17, Columbia News checked in ...

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 ...

Whether heading out on a road trip, settling into a beach chair, or just trying to make your morning commute a little less boring, we’ve got you covered with timely, thought-provoking, and fascinating ...

Colm Tóibín, Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities, has written Long Island, a sequel to his novel, Brooklyn, which features, once again, Eilis Lacey. Eilis is Irish, and married ...

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 ...

Imagine a city with thousands of drivers on the streets every day. How might you make their commutes more efficient? With lane markers, traffic lights, responsive tow trucks, or notification systems ...