MPA-DP: Fighting poverty as a generalist

Throughout the weeks you’ve read a lot about the experiences of our students in the MIA and MPA programs. For some students, however, that’s not enough, as there’s a small group who are interested in learning more about the MPA in Development Practice.

Reminders: Deadlines and Office Closures

I have two announcements for today: (1.) This is a just a friendly reminder that the Fall 2016 Early-Action Deadline is today, November 2, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. EST. So get that application in before it’s too late. You’ll not only be eligible for SIPA’s merit-based aid, but you’ll have the added benefit of  knowing your…

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The Early-Action Deadline is almost here

You are someone who always wants to be the first to know things. You love deadlines. You like planning ahead. And you cannot wait to have a game plan for next year. Some people would classify this mindset as a “Type A” personality. But if you ask me, it just means you’re a go-getter. Nothing…

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Building Acronyms: Columbia Campus

One of the best parts of studying at SIPA is that you can take classes at Columbia University’s nine graduate schools. A lot of people cross-register for classes at the Business School, some at the Law School, others at Engineering. The hard part, sometimes, is to discover where your class is actually taking place.

Decoding SIPA’s alphabet soup

It’s not easy learning the As, Bs and Cs of SIPA, but you will certainly know a great share by the end of your first semester at SIPA.