September 23, 2014: Happy first day of autumn!

A wonderful way to learn more about the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and its programs is by attending an information session. We offer in-person visits for those of you that will be in the New York area, as well as virtual sessions online. We invite you to get to know us this…

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Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance offers opportunities for young Africans

The Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance is a network of highly educated young African entrepreneurs, from leading universities in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.  In partnership with private and public sector groups, the Alliance has developed an entrepreneurial ecosystem to support the social and business ventures of young African professionals. If you are developing a social…

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The President is here… just another day at SIPA

His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, will give a talk at SIPA on Armenia and foreign policy – opportunities and challenges on September 24. There will also be a very interesting discussion with Director David Phillips on Destroying ISIS on Monday.  In addition to the discussion on the crisis in Ukraine…

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Looking for money to pursue an international and language study program?

Make sure the Boren Fellowship is on your radar.  The Boren Fellowships provide funding to U.S. citizens who are pursuing international and language study in world regions critical to U.S. interests, such as Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.  Boren Fellowships for graduate students provide up to $30,000 for…

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Interview with SIPA MIA Candidate, Lauren Podber

  Degree: Dual (BA/MIA) Concentration: International Security Policy Specialization: Regional: Middle East Lauren is a second-year SIPA student pursuing an MIA degree with a concentration in International Security Policy. During her time at SIPA, which has overlapped with her final year at Columbia’s undergraduate School of General Studies (GS), Lauren has worked for Court Square…

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