Strategic Communication News
As The Job Market Changes, How Professional Education Must Adapt
As AI and industry transform work, Columbia SPS faculty discuss the future of professional education.
A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Visconti, Interim Director of the M.S. in Strategic Communication Program
The newly appointed interim director discusses his student-centered philosophy, the role of AI and critical thinking, and why this is a dynamic moment to study strategic communication in New York City.
Inside the AI Infusion Course: Preparing Strategic Communicators for What's Next
Strategic Communication lecturer Brandy Dawson’s new online, zero-credit course introduces students to real-world AI use through a series of industry guest speakers.
Why Ethical Communication Matters More Than Ever: Reflections from World Press Freedom Day
M.S. in Strategic Communication student Troy Blackwell reflects on leadership, misinformation, and the growing responsibility communicators hold in today’s information landscape.
Meet the 2026 Student Marshals
Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.
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.
Power Narratives for Change: Reflections from the Strategic Communication Winter Symposium
Strategic Communication student Camila Brango reflects on how communicators can craft language that builds trust, invites dialogue, and connects policy ideas to everyday concerns.
Collective Action and Movement-Building: Strategic Communication’s 2026 Winter Symposium
During the daylong event, students, alumni, and industry leaders explored how communicators shape civic engagement, digital mobilization, and democratic participation.
Drawing from Personal Experience in Strategic Communication
Lecturer Jane M. McManus shares her journey from sports journalism to teaching communication ethics to publishing a book on the business of women’s sports.
How Strategic Communication Rebuilds Trust In Our Divided Digital World
What SPS students learned from Melissa Fleming, UN under-secretary-general for global communications, about fighting misinformation and inspiring change.
Ethical Decision-Making in Practice: Lessons from Philosophy and the Modern Workplace
A guest lecture by philosopher and consultant Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie challenged Strategic Communication students to apply ethical theory to professional decisions.
Building Thriving Communities Through Strategic Storytelling
Strategic Communication alumna Amerika Blair is making an impact in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, through the Sustainable Cities Initiative.