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From Fighting Financial Crime to Advancing Global Equity

M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution alumna and Dean’s Excellence Award winner Noëlle Demole combines 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.

Meet the 2026 Student Marshals

Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.

A Partnership Forged at Columbia: How NECR Sparked a Global Peacebuilding Partnership

What began as a Negotiation and Conflict Resolution workshop evolved into an enduring collaboration, demonstrating how theory, practice, and relationships can shape meaningful work in global peacebuilding.

Making a Difference Close to Home with an SPS Degree

Columbia SPS students and alumni are applying their expertise across industries to strengthen local communities throughout the U.S.

Exploring Emerging Conflicts Through NECR’s Special Topics Courses

SPS student Karin Okada shares her experience in the Special Topics electives within the M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program.

Meaning-Making as Peacebuilding

Rose Sall (’24SPS, NECR) reflects on how the Coordinated Management of Meaning framework helped her understand her experience navigating cultures, spirituality, and identity.

Inside the UN General Assembly: Columbia NECR Students Attend Pledge for Peace Youth Empowerment Forum

Students visited the United Nations General Assembly Hall for the Pledge for Peace Youth Empowerment Forum, where global leaders and youth advocates explored the shared responsibility of peacebuilding.

Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI

At the inaugural Columbia SPS Faculty Summit on AI Teaching and Learning, faculty and industry experts explored AI’s emerging opportunities—and how professional programs can prepare students for a rapidly evolving future of work.

Negotiation in Practice: Columbia SPS Students Share Insights from the 2025 N-Conference

Two Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students reflect on insights and lessons gained at this year’s conference.

Guided by Expertise: The Mentorship that Elevated My Columbia NECR Experience

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Treven Treece shares how the guidance he received prepared him for his next mission, teaching the Corps of Cadets at West Point.

The Path of an Ombuds: How Curiosity About People Became a Calling

NECR alum Isar Mahanian reflects on the ombuds profession and opportunities for meaningful human connection through negotiation and conflict resolution.

NECR Summer 2025 Capstone Presentations Showcase Global Perspectives

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students presented their final capstone projects this summer, highlighting research-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.