Columbia University
Columbia University is a prestigious Ivy League institution known for its rigorous academics, groundbreaking research, and influential alumni.
Established in 1754 as King’s College, it is the oldest higher education institution in New York and the fifth-oldest in the United States.
The university comprises 20 schools, including Columbia College and the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.
It is renowned for administering the Pulitzer Prize and has been home to numerous Nobel laureates and U.S. presidents.
Address: 116th St & Broadway, New York, NY 10027
Phone: (212) 854-1754
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Fresh Off a National Championship, Chester County Native Inherits Reins of Columbia Men’s Basketball
It’s not exactly the Hatfields and the McCoys, but the athletic rivalry between Kennett and Unionville is nonetheless intense, and it’s one that 37-year-old Kevin…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event…
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Doylestown-Based McCartney Foundation Benefits Hearing-Impaired, Special-Needs Communities
A nonprofit in Bucks County, inspired by the life and legacy of a pioneering educator, is carrying forward a family’s mission to uplift the deaf…
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Amid Worsening Nursing Shortage, Pennsylvania’s ‘Invisible Workforce’ Delivers Billions in Unpaid Care
As the nursing shortage intensifies nationwide, Pennsylvania’s “invisible workforce” of family caregivers continues to provide billions in unpaid care, writes Isaac Avilucea for AXIOS. According…
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Bensalem High School Senior’s Ivy League Sweep Goes Viral After She Gets Into Five Schools
A video of Bensalem High School senior Victoria Mathieu is going viral on TikTok after she got accepted by five Ivy League universities, writes JoAnn…
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Finding Your Voice: Tips for a Memorable College Essay
Despite the discussions around AI, the college essay isn’t going anywhere anytime soon; nothing can replace the authenticity and humanity of an honest student voice.…
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A Decade After Making Little League World Series History, Mo’ne Davis is On a Mission to Bring More Professional Women’s Sports to Hometown Philly
In August 2014, Philadelphia native Mo’ne Davis made headlines as her baseball team won the Little League World Series with her as the starting pitcher…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mike Missanelli
Mike Missanelli, the sports radio personality and cohost of the JAKIB Postgame Show with Seth Joyner, Derrick Gunn, and Devan Kaney, spoke to BUCKSCO Today…
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Largest Modern-Era Hindu Temple Outside of India Opens Near Bucks County
The largest Hindu temple outside India in the modern era opened this week near Bucks County, in Robbinsville, New Jersey, according to a staff report…
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Holy Family University to Host 66th Commencement at Newtown Campus
A major university will be hosting its commencement for the Class of 2023 at their Bucks County campus this weekend. Holy Family University will hold…
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Manor College Commemorates One-Year of War in Ukraine; Lauds Use of Native Dish as Successful Password
Manor College, along with several state and federal officials, commemorated the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine on Feb. 23, 2022. The date marked…
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Bucks County Native One of Several New Archivists in New York City’s Museum of the Dog
A Bucks County native has recently been added on as an important staff member in one of New York City’s most interesting museums. Ari Greenberg…
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Bucks County Leadership: Rebecca Rhynhart, Controller of City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…
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Steinway & Sons Recognizes Immaculata Music Professor as Consistently Having the Keys to Excellence
Dr. William Carr, professor of music and piano at Immaculata University, has been named one of the Top Music Teachers for 2021 by Steinway &…
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Holy Family University Welcomes Its Sixth President, Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D.
The Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students of Holy Family University are pleased to announce the Inauguration of President Anne M. Prisco, Ph.D. as…
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In Response to a Competitive Hiring Market, King of Prussia Tech Firm Qlik Innovates Its Talent Acquisition Methods
The current employment market has been turned on its ear thanks, in part, to the pandemic and its aftermath. In response, a significant slice of…









































