1917

1917 in Columbia history:

• The Pulitzer Prizes are handed out for the first time
• With the entry of the United States into World War I, student soldiers begin drilling on South Field
• After Columbia is commissioned to do so by the US government, Frederick J. E. Woodbridge designs a "war issues" course for student soldiers; this will lead to the eventual establishment of Contemporary Civilization

Preceded by 1916

History of Columbia University  1917

Succeeded by 1918