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‭Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the world’s leading institutions of research‬‭ and higher education. Columbia was founded in 1754 as King’s College by royal charter of King‬ George II. As a proud member of the Ivy League, Columbia is known for its‬ centuries-long legacy. It is the oldest institution of higher education in New York State. Today, Columbia comprises 17 schools and four affiliate institutions, all located within and‬‭ around New York City. The University remains deeply engaged with the Empire City, drawing on‬ its resources to enrich the student experience and foster innovative research. This integration‬ with the urban environment is a defining characteristic of Columbia’s identity and mission.‬

‭While our heart remains in NYC, Columbia’s impact can be felt worldwide, thanks to our extensive‬ community of students, faculty, and alumni. The University actively supports global‬ collaboration, cross-cultural exchange, and research that addresses complex challenges on a‬ global scale.‬

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🎓 🎉 Class of 2027, save the date! Columbia Commencement will take place Wednesday, May 19, 2027, on Morningside Campus.T...
10/30/2026

🎓 🎉 Class of 2027, save the date! Columbia Commencement will take place Wednesday, May 19, 2027, on Morningside Campus.

There will be two ceremonies: one celebrating our graduate and professional students, and another celebrating our undergraduate students.

Visit the University Commencement website for additional updates as they become available: https://commencement.columbia.edu/content/university-commencement

We can’t wait to celebrate the Class of 2027!

10/28/2026

🦁💙Today is Columbia Giving Day! Lions everywhere are coming together to celebrate our community and make an impact on the people, programs, and possibilities that make Columbia stronger.

Support Columbia Giving Day: bit.ly/CUGivingDayFB2026 Columbia Alumni Association

🎂 🚇 Happy 122nd birthday, New York City subway! The subway opened on October 27, 1904. The 116 St station was one of the...
10/27/2026

🎂 🚇 Happy 122nd birthday, New York City subway! The subway opened on October 27, 1904.

The 116 St station was one of the subway's original 28 stops on what was then the Interborough Rapid Transit line. Columbia graduate William Barclay Parsons (CC 1879, SEAS 1882) was the IRT's chief engineer.

122 years after the subway came to Columbia's Morningside campus, it remains a vital connection for Columbians and New York City. In 2025, more than 3.4 million subway trips started at the 116 St-Columbia University station.

📷 Columbia Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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10/26/2026

A weekend for Lion pride 🦁 🩵

Columbians past, present, and future came together in New York City for fall festivities. On the agenda: ROARfest, Family Days, and Homecoming. School spirit was on display at Baker Athletics Complex, where Columbia Football took on Dartmouth. A weekend with the Columbia community gave us all something to roar about!

Fall is in the air 🍁📷 Eileen Barroso
10/26/2026

Fall is in the air 🍁

📷 Eileen Barroso

10/24/2026

Big accomplishments in the Big Apple 🍎 🗽

Take a closer look at Columbia University in the City of New York.

10/22/2026

🦁🏈 There's no better time to watch Columbia football than Homecoming! Head up to Baker Athletics Complex to support the Lions as they take on Dartmouth this Saturday, Oct 24.

📺 ESPN+, Oct 24, 1:30pm EDT

10/22/2026

Join Columbia Institute of Global Politics for a timely discussion about election security.

✨ Bright lights, big city! More than 550 alumni, parents, donors, and friends from every Columbia school and across nine...
10/19/2026

✨ Bright lights, big city! More than 550 alumni, parents, donors, and friends from every Columbia school and across nine countries came together at the New York Public Library earlier this month to welcome President Jennifer L. Mnookin, Columbia's 21st president. 💙

Read more about this special evening of conversation, connection, and Columbia pride: https://news.columbia.edu/news/columbians-fill-new-york-public-library-welcome-president-jennifer-l-mnookin

📷 David Dini and Diane Bondareff

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