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Adventures in Ant Land

From his perch along a forest tree branch—whether in the woodland savannahs of eastern Brazil; the foothills outside of Tucson, Ariz.; or the blazing sunshine of the Florida Keys—Associate...

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By the Book: Alumnus’ 2019 Must-Reads

BuzzFeed writer Isaac Fitzgerald, BA ’05, has always surrounded himself with books. He grew up in a working class Boston neighborhood within walking distance of the public library...

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Research on Immigrants Earns Nation’s Top Dissertation Award

Just months prior to beginning her new job last year as an assistant professor of public policy and women's, gender and sexuality studies at Columbian College, Eiko Strader...

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Sleep and Depression: Double Threats for Moms

From the hormonal fluctuations of early pregnancy to the kicking fetus of the later stages to the late-night demands of newborns, lack of sleep goes hand-in-hand with parenthood. In fact...

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In Memoriam: Leo Ribuffo

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Leo Ribuffo, a beloved professor of history in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences

“Leo Ribuffo was an...

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At Geography Mapathons, Students Make Their Mark on the World

Senior geography major Siri Knudsen has helped combat malaria in Mozambique, mud slides in Sierra Leone and an Ebola outbreak in Guinea. She’s guided ambulances through earthquake...

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Physics, Professionally Speaking

On the first day of his Physics Capstone course, Assistant Professor of Astrophysics Alexander van der Horst reveals a hard truth to his class of 20 physics majors who have spent...

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What’s Next For #MeToo?

In the days following Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, a dejected female student stopped by the office of Kavita Daiya, associate professor of English and...

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Mission: Rescue the Bay

Before Assistant Professor of Biology Keryn Gedan invites a student to join her research team, she’s upfront about her...

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The Daring Alumna on the Flying Trapeze

Laura Wooster, BA ’97, told herself she’d made a terrible mistake. She was hanging 23 feet in the air from a stainless steel bar when she heard the call: “Legs up!” It was her...