List of Columbia University alumni and attendees

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Columbia University, established in 1754, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. It is located in New York City and is a member of the Ivy League. Over the years, Columbia University has produced a significant number of notable alumni and attendees who have made substantial contributions to various fields such as politics, science, literature, and the arts.

Notable Alumni and Attendees[edit | edit source]

Columbia University has a long list of distinguished alumni and attendees. Below is a detailed list of some of the most notable individuals who have been associated with Columbia University:

Politics and Government[edit | edit source]

  • Barack Obama - 44th President of the United States, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1983.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd President of the United States, attended Columbia Law School.
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, attended Columbia Law School and graduated in 1959.

Science and Technology[edit | edit source]

  • Robert A. Millikan - Physicist and Nobel laureate, known for his work on the photoelectric effect.
  • Richard Axel - Neuroscientist and Nobel laureate, known for his work on the olfactory system.

Literature and Journalism[edit | edit source]

  • J.D. Salinger - Author of "The Catcher in the Rye," attended Columbia University School of General Studies.
  • Langston Hughes - Poet and social activist, attended Columbia University in the early 1920s.

Arts and Entertainment[edit | edit source]

  • Jake Gyllenhaal - Actor, attended Columbia University but did not graduate.
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal - Actress, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Eastern Religions.

Business[edit | edit source]

  • Warren Buffett - Renowned investor and philanthropist, attended Columbia Business School.
  • Henry Kravis - Co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., attended Columbia Business School.

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