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Columbia SPS Graduation 2026
In this video, the 2026 Columbia SPS Graduation Student Marshals reflect on the connections, challenges, and experiences that shaped their time at Columbia SPS. Watch the video.
From Fighting Financial Crime to Advancing Global Equity
Noëlle Demole, (’19SPS), M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution alumna and associate director at EFG Bank in Switzerland, is combining work in financial crime prevention, anti-trafficking research, nonprofit leadership, and women’s health advocacy to create systemic change for vulnerable communities around the world. Learn more about Demole's story and mission.
A Columbia Legacy Across Generations: Reflections from Two Generations of Columbia Graduates
In this paired reflection for Columbia SPS, Kevin Chou and his father, Jesse Chain Chou, share their experiences studying at Columbia decades apart — exploring education, identity, family legacy, and the enduring impact of learning across generations. From New York to Taiwan and back again, their story reflects how education can shape not only individual lives, but entire family histories. Read more.
The Joy and Promise of Graduation Season
In a new blog, SPS Senior Vice Dean and M.S. in Sustainability Management Program Director Steven Cohen reflects on how graduation season is a powerful celebration of perseverance, community, and lifelong learning. Read more.
Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
This spring, the future of leadership takes center stage at Frame Your Future 2026, a public event series from SPS. From sustainability and biodiversity to AI, technology, and project leadership, the series convenes practitioner faculty and industry leaders to explore how new tools, shifting markets, and evolving workplace expectations are redefining professional advantage. Learn more and register.
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