Featured Stories

Immigrant Saga Spans Centuries of Dreams

In his critically acclaimed new book, History’s Tyler Anbinder reveals how—regardless of race, religion or nationality—generations of immigrants share a universal story.

Mind Games: Can We Really Shape Our Brains?

The capacity for humans to get along holds society together. But how do we do it? Philosophy’s Tadeusz W. Zawidzki says we are “mindshapers,” able to mold our brains—and those around us.

Alumni Bring African American History to Life

As curators and historians in the new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Columbian College alumni have scoured the country to tell the story of black life in America.

Saving the Bay, One Oyster at a Time

From research on herbicide poisoning to shell conservation efforts for repopulating marine life, Columbian College students are on a mission to revive an ecosystem of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.

The National Mall: Inside America’s Front Yard

Home to monuments, memorials and marches, the National Mall is our most important public space. In her new book, Lisa Benton-Short looks at the Mall as a symbol of the American story.

Sugar & Spice: Alumna’s Pop Culture Lifestyle Brand Soars

With a passion for celebrity, fashion and beauty, psychology major Lisa Sugar, BA ’98, grew her pop culture blog from a handful of online followers to an enthusiastic fan base of one million readers. Now she has launched POPSUGAR, a well-known lifestyle media brand for women, and published a new book on the secrets of her success.