Columbia University
Columbia University is a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and influential alumni.
Established in 1754 as King’s College, it is the oldest higher education institution in New York and the fifth-oldest in the United States.
The university comprises 20 schools, including Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
It is renowned for administering the Pulitzer Prize and has been home to numerous Nobel laureates and U.S. presidents.
Address: 116th St & Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 854-1754
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Fresh Off a National Championship, Unionville Grad Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball
It’s not exactly the Hatfields and the McCoys, but the athletic rivalry between Kennett and Unionville is nonetheless intense, and it’s one that 37-year-old Kevin…
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West Chester Native and Former Temple University President Launches Youth Nonprofit
Dr. Jason Wingard, a West Chester native and former Temple University President, is a founder of the new Maryland-based nonprofit, Potomac Community Foundation, writes Ana…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event…
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Doylestown-Based McCartney Foundation Benefits Hearing-Impaired, Special-Needs Communities
A nonprofit in Bucks County, inspired by the life and legacy of a pioneering educator, is carrying forward a family’s mission to uplift the deaf…
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Amid Worsening Nursing Shortage, Pennsylvania’s ‘Invisible Workforce’ Delivers Billions in Unpaid Care
As the nursing shortage intensifies nationwide, Pennsylvania’s “invisible workforce” of family caregivers continues to provide billions in unpaid care, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. According…
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More than Magma: Dr. Terry Plank Delivers WCU’s Second Annual Mather Scholar Lecture
Volcanoes are responsible for building more than 80 percent of the Earth’s surface, and a subject of fascination and research for Dr. Terry Plank, who…
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Three Church Farm School Seniors Named QuestBridge National College Match Finalists
QuestBridge is a nonprofit that, like Church Farm School, “grew from a core belief that all students deserve to reach their full potential, regardless of…
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2024 BSA VISTA Leadership Megastars – Colin Neill
United Kingdom native Colin Neill is the Chancellor, Dean, and Chief Academic Officer at Penn State Great Valley. Neill, who attended high school at The…
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Finding Your Voice: Tips for a Memorable College Essay
Despite the discussions around AI, the college essay isn’t going anywhere anytime soon; nothing can replace the authenticity and humanity of an honest student voice.…
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Delaware County Community College Student Earns Full Tuition Scholarship to University of Pennsylvania
Chloe Johnson of Paoli is going straight from community college to the Ivy League. She has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend the University…
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Kay Chubbuck Joins Longwood Gardens as Vice President of Engagement and Learning
Longwood Gardens has appointed Kay Chubbuck, D.Phil., as Vice President of Engagement and Learning. In her role, Chubbuck will lead the 78-person department and oversee…
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Immaculata University’s Dr. William Carr Named ‘Top Music Teacher’ for 2023 by Steinway & Sons
For the sixth consecutive year, Immaculata University’s William Carr, DMA, Steinway Artist, and Professor of music and piano, has been named one of the “Top Music Teachers”…
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Abandoned Philadelphia Offices Could Find New Life as Energy-Efficient Apartments
There is currently an abundance of empty office buildings in Philadelphia that are highly environmentally unfriendly, and converting them into affordable housing could be good…
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Church Farm School Graduates 36 in Class of 2023; Students Bound for Ivy League, Other Prestigious Colleges
The 36 members of Church Farm School’s Class of 2023 recently bade farewell to each other, the underclassmen, faculty and staff, coaches, board members, and…
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Holy Family University to Host 66th Commencement at Newtown Campus
A major university will be hosting its commencement for the Class of 2023 at their Bucks County campus this weekend. Holy Family University will hold…
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Chester County Leadership: Phil Closius, Dean, Wilmington University School of Law
Phil Closius, dean of the Wilmington University School of Law, spent his childhood in two very different environments – New York City and the suburbs…
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Chester County Leadership: Rebecca Rhynhart, Controller of City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with VISTA Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…
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Chester County Leadership: Mike Missanelli
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney that debuted yesterday afternoon…
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