Kenny CongZhi Zhu CC’25 is a senior from Omaha, Neb., graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in financial economics and political science. A junior inductee of Phi Beta Kappa, he is being recognized for his contributions to community-building at Columbia. On campus, Zhu served for two years as President of Columbia Lion Dance, leading a 60+-member cultural performance group that showcases traditional Chinese arts to audiences across New York City. He also supported student life as a teaching assistant in the Economics Department and as a residential adviser in Furnald Hall. Off campus, Zhu co-founded Money Talks, a United Nations-recognized financial literacy initiative that empowers local high school students with essential personal finance skills.