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What was the name of the prizes established through Pulitzer's endowment to Columbia University?

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The Pulitzer Prizes are named after Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-born American newspaper publisher and journalist who made a fortune in the newspaper business and established the prizes in his will. Pulitzer's will specified that the prizes be awarded to American citizens for excellence in journalism, literature, and music. The prizes are administered by Columbia University, and are considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the world.
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