List of Columbia University people
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| Established | 1754 |
| Location | New York City , New York , United States |
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Columbia University, located in New York City, is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States. Over the years, it has been associated with numerous notable individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. This article provides a comprehensive list of notable people associated with Columbia University, including alumni, faculty, and other affiliates.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
Columbia University has produced a wide array of distinguished alumni who have excelled in various domains such as politics, science, literature, and the arts.
Politics and Government[edit | edit source]
- Barack Obama - 44th President of the United States, graduated from Columbia College in 1983.
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, attended Columbia Law School.
- Franklin D. Roosevelt - 32nd President of the United States, attended Columbia Law School.
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.
- Langston Hughes - Poet and social activist, attended Columbia University.
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.
Notable Faculty[edit | edit source]
Columbia University has been home to many influential faculty members who have contributed to academia and beyond.
- Edward Said - Literary theorist and public intellectual, known for his work on post-colonial studies.
- Joseph Stiglitz - Economist and Nobel laureate, known for his work on information asymmetry.
- Richard Feynman - Physicist and Nobel laureate, known for his work in quantum mechanics.
Other Affiliates[edit | edit source]
In addition to alumni and faculty, Columbia University has been associated with other notable individuals.
- Alexander Hamilton - Founding Father of the United States, attended King's College, the predecessor of Columbia University.
- Theodore Roosevelt - 26th President of the United States, attended Columbia Law School.
Also see[edit | edit source]
- Columbia University
- List of Nobel laureates affiliated with Columbia University
- Columbia College (New York)
- Columbia Law School
- Columbia Business School
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