Karl Jacoby was named as a recipient of the 2024 Lenfest Distinguished Faculty Award. The annual awards, established by former University Trustee Gerry Lenfest, recognize faculty excellence across the Arts and Sciences. Read more here.

Kim Phillips-Fein authored an article on the historical legacy of NYC Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia for Vital City. Read more here.

 Joyce Chang, a member of the History Department Board of Visitors, was featured by Barron’s as one of the 100 most influential women in U.S. finance. Joyce recieved her B.A. in History from Columbia in 1986. Read more here.