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A Scholar-Practitioner’s Approach to Conflict Resolution
Peter Dixon, director of the M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program, believes understanding conflict is one of the most valuable skills professionals can develop today. After his first year leading the program, Dixon reflects on what makes Columbia’s approach unique, how students are preparing to address challenges from organizational disputes to international peacebuilding, and why negotiation and mediation skills are more important than ever. Read more.
What I Wish I Knew: Sa'mya Monique Wilson from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Sa'mya Monique Wilson, a graduate of the M.S. Nonprofit Management program, encourages incoming students to make the most of their time in New York City by exploring beyond Columbia’s campus.
Applied Analytics Alum Zaigham Khan Discusses Leadership, AI, and the Future of Data Science
The role of the data scientist is changing alongside advances in AI. Technical expertise remains essential, but so do leadership, communication, and strategic thinking. In a new Q&A, M.S. in Applied Analytics alum Zaigham Khan reflects on his journey to Merck, the lessons he took from Columbia, and how professionals can prepare for the next chapter of data science. Read more.
Why Ethical Communication Matters More Than Ever: Reflections from World Press Freedom Day
Inspired by World Press Freedom Day, M.S. in Strategic Communication student Troy Blackwell reflects on leadership, media ethics, and the responsibility communicators share in supporting transparency, accountability, and public trust. 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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