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Columbia Business School study finds that more voters who tie their political views to their identity are more likely to adopt extreme views and vote for extreme candidates

At Columbia Business School, stories of access and opportunity are woven into the fabric of the community. Few illustrate that more clearly than the journey of Leon Cooperman ’67, whose commitment to planned giving reflects a legacy of gratitude and forward-looking generosity.

When people believe art is generated by AI, they feel less awe and empathy than they do from identical works attributed to human creators.

The Merchants of Joy invites viewers into the world of the five family enterprises that bring New York its Christmas trees each year. The documentary reveals how these families balance legacy, logistics, and leadership in a business that appears simple from the sidewalk but is far more intricate behind the scenes. It is an intimate look at the family decision-making that shapes one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions.  

Alexander Bodini Foundation Prizes Awarded to Top Four Teams of Real Estate Capstone Course

Brian P. Lancaster is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Finance at the Columbia Business School.  Professor Lancaster teaches the following courses: Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Debt Markets, Residential Real Estate Finance:  Dirt, Debt and Derivatives, Capital Markets and Investments, Real Estate Entrepreneurship, and Debt Markets in the MBA, EMBA, PhD and MS&E programs. Professor Lancaster received the Robert. W. Lear Award in 2023 which is presented annually to the faculty member who most clearly demonstrates commitment to students through accessibility and an overall contribution to the improvement of student life and education.  He was also chosen by the Student Government Executive Board and MBA Class of 2025 as the winner of the 2025 Singhvi Prize for Scholarship in the Classroom, which is awarded to a full-time faculty member who exemplifies excellence in the classroom, based on his or her dedication to teaching and ability to communicate knowledge and encourage students.He is also a faculty sponsor of Chazen Global Study Tours as well as the faculty sponsor for joint Chazen Institute-Real Estate Association Global Study tours. 

Columbia Business School Hosts 13th Annual Workshop on Negotiating Real Estate Joint Ventures