Latest Columbia GS News
Five GS Students Receive Women’s Forum of New York Scholarship
A few GSers reflect on the roads that led them back to school and what they have gained from their nontraditional paths.
Convocation Celebrates the Experiences that Strengthen the GS Community
GS welcomed more than 740 new students, celebrating the unique paths and shared purpose that define its community.
50 Students Named as 2025-2026 Fellows
Congratulations to the GS students and alumni who have received fellowships this academic year!
Featured Profile
Alejandra Ramos '26GS
Meet Alejandra: she came to Columbia GS to explore how art, culture, and identity intersect—and to finish the degree she began two decades ago.
“Food has been the language I've used to communicate in print and writing and on TV for the past 20 years now, and I loved it so much. But when I turned 40, I hit this point where I wanted more depth.”
Press Releases
Columbia University Expands Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program with City University of Hong Kong
Starting in Fall 2025, high school graduates can apply directly to the joint bachelor’s degree program and earn two degrees in four years, studying in both Hong Kong and New York.
The Next Mission: Higher Education | Academic Boot Camp at Columbia University Bridges Service and Scholarship
The program, which empowers veterans and current service members looking to transition into higher education, will take place from July 12 to July 19.
SMC to Columbia University Transfer Student Hunter Doradea Chosen to be a Future Nobel Laureate Scholar
Among 11 Students Selected from Across the World for Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship Program, a First from SMC & Columbia University
Veterans
GS is the premier destination for veterans and active-duty service members seeking a world-class education, coming to Columbia from of all branches of the U.S. military, as well as veterans of foreign armed forces. The School enrolls more veterans and active-duty service members than the rest of the Ivy League combined.
GS in the News
Columbia News, September 17
Dr. Thomas Reardon ('08GS, ’13 GSAS, ’16 GSAS)
Columbia News, September 3
Susan Feagin (’74GS) Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch (’90GS) Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo (’03GS)
HigherEd Military, August 20
The Owl Alumni Magazine
Columbia GS's annual alumni magazine The Owl presents the best in GS school and alumni news.
The magazine is available digitally through The Owl archive, which includes issues from the last two-plus decades.
Media Inquiries
The Columbia GS Communications Office promotes a greater understanding of the mission of Columbia University's nontraditional undergraduate college, and manages media outreach and inquiries regarding GS students, alumni, staff, and events.
Noah Kutzy
Director of Communications
(212) 851-4384
[email protected]
Natalie Jankowski
Associate Director of Communications
(212) 851-4385
[email protected]