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, Chester County Native 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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Philadelphia Native, Former Little League Baseball Star Mo’ne Davis Eyes Return to Sport
Mo’ne Davis, who stole bases and the hearts of many when she became the first girl to pitch a shutout win in the Little League…
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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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Bensalem High School Senior’s Ivy League Sweep Goes Viral After She Gets Into Five Schools
A video of Bensalem High School senior Victoria Mathieu is going viral on TikTok after she got accepted by five Ivy League universities, writes JoAnn…
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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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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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Ivy League Universities, Like Penn, Offer A Better Return For Your Investment Than Most Colleges
A new Bloomberg report suggested that the eight Ivy League universities have a better return on investment than many other four-year colleges, writes Tori Latham…
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Penn Men’s Squash Team Wins First Collegiate Squash National Team Championship
Penn men’s squash team overcame years of heartbreak and finally won their first-ever collegiate squash national team championship while playing in their home city of…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher…
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WSJ: University of Pennsylvania Ranked 5th Best Ivy League School in the Nation
Among the top 10 schools in the nation, Ivy League universities take up half the spots, writes Gerard Yates for The Wall Street Journal. The…
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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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Philadelphia Leadership: Rebecca Rhynhart, Controller of City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with Philadelphia Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Anne M. Prisco, President, Holy Family University
Anne Prisco, the president of Holy Family University, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Brooklyn and how being the daughter of a first-generation…
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