Latest Impact Stories

Jason L. Thom: Driving Results With Knowledge Strategy

Jason discusses his career and his experience in the Information and Knowledge Strategy program.

IKNS Alumnus Honored as a Black Enterprise Modern Man

Hassan Riggs shares his core beliefs on how to be a leader and to make a difference in the world.

Leah Denise Wyatt: Supporting Organizational Change for USAID in Uganda

Wyatt is at the beginning of a new career path, here she discusses how she got to her new venture.

Ben Royce: From IKNS Student to AI at Google

Benjamin Royce currently works as the Head of Cloud AI Services at Google.

Annabel Zimmer: Advocating for Human Rights Through Photography

Annabel Zimmer discusses the impact of her

Molly Sun: Bringing Risk Management to the Tech World

Molly learned how to analyze business projects and launched a career in San Francisco as Technical Program Manager for Autodesk.

Julia Bacha: From International Student to Filmmaker

Brazilian filmmaker Julia Bacha discusses her experiences with Columbia University's American Language Program (ALP).

Kazuya Takishima: Developing a Global Perspective on Risk

Kazuya Takishima looked to the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management to learn more about mitigating organization-wide risks.

Dr. David Quinn and Dr. Shelley Saltzman Help English Learners Excel

David Quinn and Shelley Saltzman discuss the EPP experience and how Columbia's ALP brings New York City into the classroom.

Andis Woodlief Adds Diversity to NYC's Construction Industry

Andis Woodlief became diversity director for Tutor Perini, a leading construction firm.

David Forbes Excels on the Business Side of Construction

David Forbes credits Columbia with providing the training that took his career to the next level.

Learning New York History in the Streets

Mary Beth and Walter Buck share the learning opportunities they've had in Columbia University’s Lifelong Learners Program.