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Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. On His Journey to Becoming Director of Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management Program
“I love Columbia,” says Smikle. “The faculty, staff, and students have always been a tremendous source of inspiration for me and my practice. The M.S. in Nonprofit Management program represents a through line in my own career, which is advocacy.” Learn more about Smikle.
Faculty Highlight: How Sports Media Giant Neal Pilson Brought His Industry Experience to the Classroom
In the world of sports media, few have had a career as varied and illustrious as Neal Pilson. He was a lecturer in the Sports Management program for 17 years until retiring from full-time teaching after the spring 2024 semester. For years, he imparted his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of industry professionals. Read more about Pilson's career.
From Chile to Columbia: How One Luksic Scholar Is Redefining Sustainability Through Indigenous Practice and Economic Innovation
Brenda Rain Garrido is eager to combine her academic and professional background in economics with the Sustainability Management program’s interdisciplinary training, boasting top-tier sustainability academics, researchers, and practitioners in the field. Learn more.
From Classroom to Campaign: The Capstone Experience in Political Analytics
The M.S. in Political Analytics program's unique capstone course is designed to equip students with the analytical skills necessary to tackle complex political issues, preparing them for diverse career paths, particularly in campaign work. Learn more.
How One Applied Analytics Alum Is Shaping Google Search
Elina Shirolkar (’24SPS, Applied Analytics) is currently working as a data scientist for Google Search, a dream she has had since that first encounter with the platform. We recently spoke to Elina about her capstone project and how she’s applying what she learned in the program to her work at Google. Read more.
What to Do in New York City This Fall Semester
Studying at Columbia University means living and learning in New York City: a cornucopia of art, culture, sports, food, and fun. With so much to do, it’s hard to know what to choose. We put together an insider’s guide to New York with upcoming activities and tips from those who have lived in the Big Apple for decades. Check out our list.