Latest Impact Stories

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For Applied Analytics Student Kate Yi Wang, Bridging People and Staying Involved On Campus are “Most Rewarding”

Wang reflected on her unique term at Columbia last Fall, including her participation in the school's eMentor program.

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Noam Bar-Lev: Employing Executive Communications Skills to Represent Israel at the UN

"I am excited to learn about other countries and share Israel's impact in the world."

Alumni

How Columbia’s ALP Helped this Student to Pursue a Ph.D. in Culture Studies, Make Friends, and Explore NYC’s Rich Arts & Cultural Scene

"The ALP not only provides English courses but also immerses you in the culture of this country," says Xiaolin Sun

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A Latina Software Engineer Blazes a New Trail for Diversity and Inclusion in Tech

Laverde is delighted with how quickly she has been able to apply what she is learning to her work at Spotify.

Alumni

Krystle-Jayne Ng’s Executive Technology Management Degree Led to Microsoft’s Gold Club Award

For Krystle Jayne Ng, the Executive Technology Management degree was a stepping stone to a promotion at Microsoft.

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For Dental Student Chao Kai Yeh, Business Courses Are Essential for Running a Practice and Financial Freedom

Observing disruptive forces such as the rise of direct-to-consumer brands, this dental student says business acumen is necessary

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Emily Kauls: The Value of Networking for Insurance Management Professionals

The Underwriting Specialist reflected on her experience with the 16-month online Insurance Management master's program so far.

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Akanksha Rakesh: How the Executive Technology Management Program Gave Her a Unique Edge in Landing a Senior Role at Amazon

Akanksha leads the technical program management efforts for the eCommerce Foundation (eCF) team.

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Sugee Kim: How Columbia’s Technology Management Program Led Her to BCG's Expand Research Team

“The faculty pointed out what the positive implications of working at BCG could be ten years down the road.”

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Erica Davis: A Newly Elected Official with Fresh Insight on Community Bridge-Building

Newly elected Erica Davis Stribling discusses the value of learning how to communicate in government today.

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Audrey Ding: Shifting Careers and Entering the Financial Sector Amidst a Pandemic

Audrey's experience with the program, the HyFlex modality, and the resources she relied on when transitioning between careers.

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Building Essential Skills for Immediate Application on the Job: Audrey Allen

"The faculty wants to help you and is invested in seeing you succeed.”