At the University Archives, we are frequently asked about former Columbia students. While we can help users identify which are the best resources to find alumni, we’ve been thinking lately about student life more broadly: not just who was a student but what resources do we have that help to explain what going to Columbia […]
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Happy Birthday IKE!

Today, October 14, is Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday! Let’s take a moment to learn about his connections to Columbia University. […]
Going to Columbia from Home: the 1880s Edition
Have you ever had that nightmare where you show up to class only to find that it’s the day of the final exam and that you haven’t been to any of the lectures all semester long? For the Columbia College women students in the 1880s, that was their college experience. […]
How Well Do You Know Alma?
She greets all visitors. She looks over all the students hanging out on the Low Library steps. She has the best seat in the house for Commencement. This week marks the anniversary of Alma Mater’s unveiling in 1903. But how well do you know Alma? Take our quiz to find out. […]
Expanded Parking and Commuting to Campus: Then and Now
Interim Provost Ira Katznelson announced on August 18 that Columbia will provide commuter shuttles for faculty and staff for the Fall term 2020. However, this is not the first time Columbia has offered expanded services to commuters such as buses, vans and expanded parking for carpoolers, just different circumstances. […]