Arts & Humanities
From understanding the forces of globalization to engaging in critical discussions about societies to expressing human yearning through the arts — in all of the areas calling out for intellectual attention at the highest levels, Columbia assembles strengths unique among the very best universities.
Students Produce 119th Varsity Show
Full-length student-produced musical is Columbia’s oldest performing arts tradition.
Columbia and The Museum of Modern Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright Collection
The vast archives of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright will become part of their permanent collections.
Five More Columbia Students, Alumni Receive Fulbrights
Columbia’s total count of winners of the international prize this year is now seven.
“Classes such as African Civilization and West African History have encouraged me to gain more insight into the inner workings of the continent and its people and to become a part of it on many intellectual and social levels.”
Jake O.; Accra, Ghana; History, African Studies
String Theory performs the theme to Game of Thrones
String Theory, Columbia’s premiere cello ensemble, performs across campus.
12+
conservatory-caliber arts majors and programs
≈50
foreign languages offered
Two CC Sophomores Win 2012 Critical Language Scholarships
Sahrula Kubie CC’14 and Shamm Petros CC’14 were among the 10 Columbia students awarded 2012 Critical Language Scholarships (CLS) by the US Department of State.
4,500
Columbia College undergraduates to call your friends, classmates and teammates.
“The fact that I’ve been able to take Swahili, Spanish, German and now Persian at Columbia is a testament to the incredible amount of resources available to me as a student and as a linguistics major. ”
Marybeth S.; Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; Linguistics
Orchesis, a completely student-run Columbia dance troupe, produces large-scale dance productions
Orchesis, a completely student-run Columbia dance troupe, puts on large-scale dance productions and also plans dance-related social events for its members.