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On Tuesday, December 13, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and guests gathered at Faculty House to celebrate the accomplishments of 124 students who will graduate from the Columbia University School of General Studies this February.
After a successful inaugural run last year, the GS Arts & Research Collective is showcasing a brand new round of art and research covering a vibrant array of media and themes. Three GS students share insights into their displayed work and why this initiative is so valuable.
Secretary Del Toro spoke about how the Navy and Marine Corps are meeting challenges of the 21st century and toured the new Columbia Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.
As a rising singer and actress in Taiwan, Shiny Lu ‘25GS achieved remarkable success but felt trapped by industry standards. Lu shares how her desire for creative self-expression brought her to Columbia GS, and how her first self-directed music video “2LIPS & BUTTERFLY” is representative of her artistic vision.
David Chen '23GS was recently selected to join the highly-selective Schwarzman Scholars Program.
Nour Aljowaily ‘23GS, Alexandra Ling ‘25GS, Buyanlkham Munkhbayar ‘23GS, and Khadja Balndeh were among 25 Columbia students chosen for the UN Millennium Fellowship.
Application Deadline: Tues., Jan. 17
Program Dates: June 12, 2023 - August 11, 2023
Applications are now open for the 2023 cohort of the Summer of Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) Program at Columbia University.
Event Date: Tues., Dec. 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
Event Location: The Forum at Columbia University, 601 West 125th Street
In the fall of 2022, young New Yorkers and members of city agencies, hosted by the Center for Justice at Columbia University and sponsored by Columbia World Projects, spent twelve weeks together studying social justice and co-creating policy proposals in a weekly seminar. Each policy proposal seeks to improve social and communal challenges through its implementation.
Speakers will include Jarrell Daniels '22GS, JAYC Program Director, Dean Lisa Rosen-Metsch '90GS, and Geraldine Downey, Co-Founder & Director of the Center for Justice at Columbia University.
On Friday, November 11, more than 400 veterans, leaders, scholars, and guests celebrated Columbia University's veteran community at the annual Military Ball. This year's event honored Lee C. Bollinger, President of Columbia University and Seth Low Professor of the University, as the recipient of the 2022 Peter J. Awn Lifetime Service Award for his extraordinary support for military veterans and service members.
First-Round Application Deadline: Sun., Dec. 18
Students are invited to apply for the Emerging Fellowship and the Roosevelt in Washington Fellowship with the Roosevelt Institute.
All School of General Studies offices will close Wednesday, November 23 at 2 p.m.
On Thursday, November 10, faculty, staff, friends, and family gathered at the Rotunda of Columbia University's Low Library to celebrate the induction of a record 234 students into the School of General Studies Honor Society.
With the newest third-year Dual BA students arriving at Columbia this fall, we asked four Dual BA seniors to share their stories of acclimating to life at Columbia as juniors.
Navy veteran Ebonnie Goodfield ‘23GS shares insights from her work advocating alongside fellow female veterans for equity in veterans resources and visibility.
Event Date and Time: Sat., Nov. 19, 12 - 3 p.m.
Location: 477 Lerner Hall
The Columbia Neuroscience Society is hosting its 17th annual Research Opportunities Fair.