TOP STORY
Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz Points Out the Price of Inequality
In his new book, the University Professor and co-chair of the Committee on Global Thought explains how the growing income divide threatens our whole economy, including the rich.

RESEARCH
Virginia Cornish Chemically Engineers Yeast to Detect Cholera
The professor of chemistry is engineering a simple test that can be used anywhere to detect cholera-causing bacteria in water supplies or among those potentially infected. 

ON CAMPUS
Bridging the Gap to Ph.D. Programs in Natural Sciences
Columbia's Bridge to the Ph.D. Program encourages underrepresented minority students studying natural sciences to pursue doctorates and academic careers in these fields.

CLIMATE
Earth Institute Scientist Awarded World Food Prize
Adjunct Senior Scientist Daniel Hillel received the prestigious award for his work on water-saving irrigation methods that have increased crop production on arid lands in 30 countries.

NEW YORK STORIES
Head Start Program in Washington Heights Moves to New Location
Columbia Head Start has brand-new space for its mission to support healthy early childhood development among low-income families in the Upper Manhattan community.