Teachers College, Columbia University Alumni

07/13/2026

On July 11, 2026, the Teachers College Alumni Association of Korea joined the Columbia Alumni Association of Korea in welcoming the incoming class of Columbia Students at the New Alumni Welcome Reception & Incoming Student Send-off held at Yonsei University. The event brought together more than 170 alumni representing the undergraduate schools and graduate schools across Columbia University. From the Teachers College community, 18 participants attended, including incoming students, current students, recent graduates, and alumni.

The event featured orientation sessions for both incoming students and recent graduates, offering practical guidance on student life in New York, career development, and navigating life after graduation in Korea. Following the program, participants gathered for an informal networking reception where Teachers College alumni reconnected, shared experiences, and strengthened relationships within the Columbia University.

Thank you to everyone who joined and helped make this event a success! The TC Alumni Association of Korea looks forward to continuing to foster a vibrant and connected alumni community through future events.

06/02/2026

On May 16, 2026, the Teachers College Alumni Association of Korea hosted its inaugural Alumni Field Day at Olympic Park in Seoul's Songpa District. Organized in celebration of Korea’s Month of Family, the event provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni and their families to connect, build relationships, and strengthen ties across the broader Columbia community.

The event brought together not only TC alumni but also graduates from across the University. We were also delighted to welcome alumni from fellow Ivy Plus institutions, creating a truly diverse and multigenerational gathering. Alumni in their 40s and 50s attended alongside their spouses and children, while recent graduates in their 20s and 30s enjoyed the opportunity to expand their professional and personal networks.

Facilitated by a professional event management company, participants were divided into two teams and competed in a series of energetic individual and team challenges. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni sponsors, participants enjoyed refreshments and a variety of prizes throughout the afternoon, ensuring that every attendee left with a memorable experience.

The festivities continued afterward at a nearby outdoor pavilion, where alumni gathered for an informal networking reception over chimaek (Korean fried chicken and b**r), further strengthening connections within the Columbia and Ivy Plus communities.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all the attendees whose enthusiasm made the event such a success. We would also like to recognize the dedicated members of the TC Alumni Association of Korea's Executive Committee, whose hard work and commitment over the past two months brought this event to fruition.

The TC Alumni Association of Korea remains committed to fostering a vibrant and connected alumni community, and we look forward to creating more meaningful opportunities for engagement in the years ahead.

02/25/2026

Hi Everyone,

We are so excited to host our 5th annual Teachers College Impact Day! This is a great opportunity to network with current students and alumni. Keep an eye out for the following events, as they just might be in your area!

- San Francisco, CA: Saturday, February 28, 10:00am PST

- Putnam County, NY: Saturday, February 28, 10:00am EST

- Los Angeles, CA: Sunday, March 1, 8:00am PST

- Long Island, NY: Sunday, March 1, 11:30am EST

- Guangzhou, China: Sunday, March 1, 10:00am CST

- San Diego, CA: Tuesday, March 3, 6:00pm PST

- Morningside Heights (NYC): Tuesday, March 3, 9:00am EST and Wednesday, March 4, 1:30pm EST

For more information on how to get involved with your TC Community, visit

Join our first NYC event of 2026, and this time, we’re coming to Queens! This casual happy hour will be a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, make new connections, and hear from the TC Alumni Relations office. TC will provide one drink ticket per person, plus appetizers!

11/06/2025

How can educators and sustainability advocates drive progress in schools and communities? TC's new Sustainability & Education program prepares graduates to lead transformative environmental learning experiences across K–12 schools, nonprofits, and higher education.

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The online master’s program will prepare leaders to advance sustainability efforts through educational strategies and welcome its first class in the summer of 2026

11/21/2024

TC Alumni: Dec 16 is the last day to register for a new course, "Advocacy Lab: How to Make Your Voice Heard in Politics" as part of the winter session offerings from TC Academy, the new professional development suite from Teachers College, Columbia University. Please sign up and/or share with your networks.

Students will learn how to advocate with communities and advance critical educational issues by organizing coalitions, developing messaging materials, and engaging with elected officials.

10/24/2024

Feeling burnt out by politics? See how the ancient arts of firebuilding and mindfulness can sustain your advocacy in this exciting wintersession course, open to TC alumni! https://www.tc.columbia.edu/tcacademy/programs/all-offerings/advocacy-lab/
Class is based on TC Director of Government Relations & Community Engagement Matthew J. Camp's new book, Tend.

10/04/2024

Please join the TC community at TC Alumni Day on Saturday, October 19 at Teachers College. The day will feature a celebration of our 2024 Alumni Award recipients, a panel discussion on connection, featuring Professor John Allegrante, Professor Sonali Rajan, and TC alum Jacqueline M. Cofield (Ed.D. '24), along with a special tribute to Dr. Ruth Westheimer (Ed.D. '70). We'll provide breakfast, lunch, and swag for all attendees. Hope to see you there!!

Teachers College, Columbia University, is the first and largest graduate school of education in the United States, and also perennially ranked among the nation's best.

09/30/2024

Zoom in to Education and the Election@Teachers College on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 pm ET. The TC Community will learn how the upcoming Presidential Election will impact the most pressing issues in education today.

Education and the Election will feature a panel of discussants across the political spectrum. Joining us as moderator is Liz Willen (Editor-in-Chief, The Hechinger Report) as well as discussants Jonathan Gyurko (Co-Founder and President, The Association of College and University Educators) and Ian Rowe (Fellow, American Enterprise Institute). https://teacherscollege.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LmSlIa4sSICLioQlTKaoWw

09/17/2024

Are you ready to vote?! Join Get Ready to Vote with TC Votes and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge this Thurs. 9/19 at 4 PM to be ready on Election Day. https://www.tc.columbia.edu/events/info/tc-alumni-community-engagement-virtual-lounge-11421996/

09/12/2024

Registration is live!! TC Alumni Day is 10/19/2024 https://www.tc.columbia.edu/alumniday/