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School of General Studies celebrates students’ nontraditional paths at 2026 Class Day

The ceremony marked the first year a student from Columbia’s partner program with the Borough of Manhattan Community College has graduated from the school.

By Pedro Meerbaum / Columbia Daily Spectator

Aleigh Alarie, GS ’26, who served as senior class president for General Studies Student Council, and University Senator Robert Mulvey, GS ’26 were awarded the Alumni Key awards, which recognize academic achievement and extracurricular service.

By Pedro Meerbaum • May 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM

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