Latest Impact Stories

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Brazilian Visiting Student Henrique Silveira Makes His Way in the Capital of the World

Computer engineering Brazilian student builds career skills, navigates the job market, and discovers new opportunities.

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International Student Juan Mantecón Spends His Summer at SIPA

International student Juan Mantecón is part of an elite honors program and is majoring in international affairs.

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International Student Parth Aggarwal Gains Real-World Business Skills With Business Edge

International student Parth Aggarwal enrolls in Business Edge to prepare himself for a global business career.

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International Student Sophia Armand Gains New Opportunities in Psychology

International student Sophia Armand leaves Denmark for New York and lands opportunities in Columbia's psychology research labs.

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Raquel Rodriguez Shifts From Social Science to Business With Summer Business Edge Program

Fascinated by consumer psychology, Raquel Rodriguez switched from anthropology to business with Business Edge.

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Sarah Higgins Brings Strategic Communications Knowledge to the U.S. Navy

Sarah Higgins uses her strategic communications knowledge every day as a public affairs officer for the U.S. Navy.

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International Visiting Student Anne Paulin Reflects on Her World-Class Education at Columbia

Visiting student and future Danish parliament candidate Anne Paulin recalls her "once-in-a-lifetime experience" at SPS.

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Daniel Schrader: Coast Guard Rescue Pilot, Strategic Communication Student

Lieutenant Commander Daniel Schrader on why he pursued a Master of Science in Strategic Communication after a tragic event.

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Afsheen Shamsi: Leading an Award-Winning Communications Department

Afsheen Shamsi on how the skills she acquired in the Strategic Communication program have applied directly to her work.

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Kiera Connerty: NBA Leader, Black Hawk Pilot, SPS Alum

Kiera Connerty was piloting Black Hawk missions in Iraq before she came to SPS and transitioned to an elite career with the NBA.

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Andrew Hawkins: From the NFL to Master’s Student

Alum Andrew Hawkins is now Director of Business Development at The Robot Company, a multimedia platform for athletes.

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Rachel Oatis: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Rachel Oatis is determined to equip and educate the next generation of leaders in her hometown of Louisiana.