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Columbia Athletics Now Accepting Nominations for 2026 Hall of Fame Class
1/20/2026 1:31:00 PM | General
Induction ceremony set for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Cipriani 25 Broadway
NEW YORK — Columbia Athletics is now accepting nominations for the Class of 2026 Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame, which will be formally inducted on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Cipriani 25 Broadway. The black-tie celebration will serve as the official kickoff to Columbia's 2026 Homecoming Weekend.
Established to honor and preserve the legacy of Columbia's most exceptional student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and teams, the Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes those who have brought distinction and excellence to Columbia through their achievements, leadership, and dedication.
Nominations are being accepted online at GoColumbiaLions.com through Friday, March 6, 2026, for consideration in the upcoming class. To be eligible:
Click here to nominate a candidate for Columbia's Athletics Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame Constitution and nomination criteria are available here. A current list of nominees under consideration for induction can be found here, and a complete list of inductees since the Hall of Fame's inception in 2006 is available here.
For additional information, please contact Michael Hathaway, Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at mph2162@columbia.edu.
Established to honor and preserve the legacy of Columbia's most exceptional student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and teams, the Columbia University Athletics Hall of Fame recognizes those who have brought distinction and excellence to Columbia through their achievements, leadership, and dedication.
Nominations are being accepted online at GoColumbiaLions.com through Friday, March 6, 2026, for consideration in the upcoming class. To be eligible:
- Student-athletes and teams must have graduated or completed competition at least 10 years prior to induction.
- Staff members and administrators must be retired to be eligible.
Click here to nominate a candidate for Columbia's Athletics Hall of Fame.
The Hall of Fame Constitution and nomination criteria are available here. A current list of nominees under consideration for induction can be found here, and a complete list of inductees since the Hall of Fame's inception in 2006 is available here.
For additional information, please contact Michael Hathaway, Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations, at mph2162@columbia.edu.
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