The first three photos come from Yun Dong, incoming MIA student. “Forbiden city”, taken in June, 2009, in Beijing. This is the entrance to the Forbidden City, which was absolutely inaccessible for common people 2 hundred years ago. But now, the lion used to represent royal authority has become a welcoming symbol for worldwide travelers….
New Student Photo Entry #13
The first two photos come from Buyu Liu, incoming MIA student. Two Tibetan horse riders are dressed up in traditional race apparel heading to the annual horse riding festival in Naqu County (4,400 meters altitude), Tibet, China. On the far left, where land transitions into the sky, a herd of Tibetan Yak (tiny black dots)…
New Student Photo Entry #12
The first photo comes from incoming MPA-Development Practice student Megan Cassidy. So, this isn’t exactly a foreign country like the previous entries. On the contrary, it is in the South Bronx not far from Columbia, but I think it adequately represents one of my most important journeys. This photo was taken earlier this week at…
U.S. Armed Forces Funding Opportunity: Yellow Ribbon Program
SIPA is happy to partner with many organizations to try and reduce the expense associated with earning a degree. We recently signed an agreement that is aimed at assisting veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents. The name of the new initiative is the Yellow Ribbon Program. If you are an admitted student…
New Student Photo Entry #11
The photos from new students continue to roll in. Thank you all and rest assured if you have sent photos, they eventually will be posted. And for those new students still interested in submitting new photos, please do so! The first two photos come from incoming MPA student Sarah Wilson. Nechung Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet. I…
Office Working Remotely
Please note, due to COVID-19, the SIPA Admissions and Financial Aid office are working remotely starting March 16, 2020, until further notice.
We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Dates
October 15, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Spring Application Deadline
November 1, 2020: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Application Early Action Deadline
November 3, 2020: U.S. Election Day
January 5, 2021: MIA/MPA/MPA-DP Fall Fellowship Consideration Deadline
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