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Columbia University in the City of New York is a research institution and Ivy League school known for its rich history and academic rigor. Columbia is the alma mater of countless notable alums, place of origin to innumerable scientific advancements, and — through its Graduate School of Journalism — the administrator of the acclaimed Pulitzer Prize. Columbia was originally founded by royal charter of King George II of England in 1754 as King’s College. Thirty years later — following a suspension in instruction due to the Revolutionary War — in 1783, the institution reopened its doors under its new and current name. It is the oldest institution of higher education in New York State and the fifth oldest in the broader United States. Since its inception over two hundred years ago, Columbia University has continuously grown in size, scope, and influence. While its footprint and academic offerings have expanded, its integration with the city of New York has remained a distinguishing chara
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- New York, US
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