Barack Obama is an American politician who served as the 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Obama is among notable alumni of Columbia.
Arthur Garfunkel is an American singer, poet, and actor who is best known for his partnership with Paul Simon in the folk rock duo Simon and Garfunkel. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Columbia College
Hollywood actor Jake Gyllenhaal graduated from the Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles in 1998, and then attended Columbia University.
Hollywood actress Amanda Peet graduated from Columbia University in 1994.
Hollywood actress Julia Stiles graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English literature in 2005.
American singer and song writer Alicia Keys attending Columbia University at age of 16 while working on her music.
Father of Indian Constitution B.R Ambedkar received his PhD in Economics from Columbia University in 1927 and an honorary degree in 1952.
American aviation pioneer and writer Amelia Earhart attended Columbia University's School of General Studies from 1919-1920.