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Founded in 1754 as King's College by royal charter of King George II of England, Columbia University predates the Declaration of Independence.
In 1767, Columbia's College of Physicians and Surgeons became the first medical school in the American colonies to confer the Doctor of Medicine degree.
Established in 1919, Columbia's Core Curriculum is one of the nation's oldest and most renowned liberal arts programs, emphasizing critical thinking and a broad-based education.
Since 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes, the most prestigious awards in journalism and the arts, have been administered by Columbia University.
The Morningside Heights campus was designed by McKim, Mead & White, a prominent architectural firm known for their Beaux-Arts style.
During World War II, Columbia's scientists were instrumental in the development of the atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project.
Columbia boasts a diverse and influential alumni network, including five Founding Fathers, three U.S. presidents, and numerous Nobel laureates.
The university has produced numerous acclaimed writers and artists, including Jack Kerouac, Langston Hughes, and Richard Rodgers.
The Butler Library, named after Nicholas Murray Butler, houses over 2 million volumes and is a centerpiece of the university's academic resources.
With over 500 student organizations, Columbia offers a dynamic and diverse range of extracurricular activities.
