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Christopher Payne Captures the Unexpected Beauty of American Factories
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Christopher Payne Captures the Unexpected Beauty of American Factories

The industrial photographer’s new book, Made in America, celebrates the rich history and fresh promise of US manufacturing

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Blonde Knockout
Illustration by Mark Steele of a game show

Blonde Knockout

Dr. Joyce Brothers '53GSAS wins big

Columbia in the Movies
Jeff Bridges and Barbara Streisand on Columbia University campus in The Mirror Has Two Faces

Columbia in the Movies

21 films in which Columbia makes a cameo

32 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia
Collage of celebrities who graduated from Columbia: Jacques Pépin, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jenny Slate, Kate McKinnon, Matthew Fox, Amanda Seales, George Segal, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Jesse Bradford, Judy Joo

32 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia

These actors, comedians, and TV personalities have all called Morningside Heights home

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Meet the Producers Behind Some of Broadway’s Biggest Hits
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Meet the Producers Behind Some of Broadway’s Biggest Hits

These three Columbia alumni have brought to life critically-acclaimed shows from Hamilton to A Strange Loop to Kinky Boots

Historian Beverly Gage Spies on J. Edgar Hoover
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Historian Beverly Gage Spies on J. Edgar Hoover

The author of G-Man: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century wins two major prizes for her detective work

17 Oscar-Winning Movies by Columbia Directors and Screenwriters
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17 Oscar-Winning Movies by Columbia Directors and Screenwriters

From the Golden Age to Green Book, Columbians have been sweeping up statuettes for decades

37 Bingeable TV Shows Made by Columbia Graduates
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37 Bingeable TV Shows Made by Columbia Graduates

These series from alumni are worth watching and rewatching

32 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia
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32 Movie and TV Stars who Graduated from Columbia

These actors, comedians, and TV personalities have all called Morningside Heights home

Rhapsody in Columbia Blue
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Rhapsody in Columbia Blue

The New York Youth Symphony wins a 2023 Grammy Award

4 New Broadway Shows from Columbia Graduates
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4 New Broadway Shows from Columbia Graduates

Catch these plays and musicals from alumni directors, writers, and composers

Ann Gillen: Sculptor in the City
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Ann Gillen: Sculptor in the City

The artist, now in her late eighties, shares a few eye-catching works installed in the tristate area

The Meditative, Multihued Soundscapes of Tyshawn Sorey
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The Meditative, Multihued Soundscapes of Tyshawn Sorey

How the MacArthur-winning composer and musician found his own beat at Columbia

Columbia Alumni Composers You Should Know (and Stream)
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Columbia Alumni Composers You Should Know (and Stream)

These notable composers grew their music careers at Columbia

Famous Musicians Who Graduated from Columbia
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Famous Musicians Who Graduated from Columbia

From doo-wop artists to indie-pop stars, our alumni include scores of music celebrities

How 3BlackDot is Fostering a Community of Influential Talent
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How 3BlackDot is Fostering a Community of Influential Talent

Led by Reginald Cash ’04CC, the entertainment company works with gamers, social-media stars, and other creatives

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