2025 Honorands and Awardees

Meet the Honorary Degree Recipients of 2025. Honorary degrees are awarded to distinguished individuals from a range of fields whose scholarly, artistic, or societal contributions reflect the University’s ideals. This is the highest honor the University can bestow on an individual, and the Trustees endeavor to ensure recognition for achievements across all of the various areas of study and fields of academia. For more information about this award, visit Office of the Secretary.

Presidential Awards for Outstanding Teaching are given to faculty and graduate student instructors who have significantly influenced the intellectual development of Columbia students. For more information about this award, visit Office of the Provost. 

Faculty Mentoring Awards, inspired by the incredible mentoring legacy of Columbia Business School Professor Katherine W. Phillips, are given to senior faculty who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the professional development of their junior colleagues. For more information about this award, visit Office of the Provost.

The Faculty Service Award recognizes full-time faculty whose extraordinary and creative voluntary service has contributed significantly to the University’s inclusion and belonging efforts. For more information about this award, visit Office of the Provost.

CAA Alumni Medalists are recognized for their outstanding commitment to building Columbia's community. The medal is the highest honor given by the Columbia Alumni Association (CAA) and is bestowed in recognition of 10 or more years of distinguished service to the University. Recipients are honored at University Commencement and at a celebration during Columbia Alumni Leaders Experience.