Barack Obama, CC ‘83, becomes first Columbia College alumnus elected U.S. president By Betsy Morais The presidential race that captivated the country for months held a special resonance on campus, as Barack Obama, CC ’83, became not only the first black person to win the office, but also the first Columbia College alumnus to do so. Read more about Barack Obama, CC ‘83, becomes first Columbia College alumnus elected U.S. president Add new comment