Strategic Communication News
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.
How a Strategic Communication Student Turned a Hackathon Idea into an Award-Winning AI Tool
After winning a competition hosted by the Brown Institute at Columbia, Yanning Tan transformed her prototype into a browser extension to detect bots and combat disinformation.
How One Student Amplifies Voices Through Photography and Filmmaking
M.S. in Strategic Communication student Ketaki Sonali Upasani’s story of teaching filmmaking skills to marginalized youth in Mumbai.
Applying Strategic Communications Skills to Cross-Cultural Collaboration
Current student Yajing (Chi Chi) Wang is fostering collective change in the world, starting with international cultural exchange.
Strategic Communication Program Considers Creativity in the Age of AI
The program’s 2025 Winter Symposium convened communications experts to discuss the synergy between creativity, innovation, and AI.
The SPS Student Government Secretary’s Impressive Path to Columbia
Some twists and turns have led Hardi Vadher on a fascinating educational and professional journey.
In a Neck-and-Neck Election, Could the Edge Be Bad Information?
There’s little doubt political misinformation is rampant, but what effect does it have? Five panelists discuss the impact and possible solutions.
Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Strategic Communication Through the Practicum
Strategic Communication lecturer Matthew Sawyer on what his students learned about AI in their Practicum course and corresponding internships.
Decoding Political Communications: Insights on the 2024 Election Cycle
Strategic Communication Lecturer Andrew Whitehouse discusses evolving campaign tactics in the current presidential election.
Lessons from Studying in New York City: Culture, Communication, and Self-Advocacy
Katie Hughes, a current student in the M.S. in Strategic Communication program, shares how her experiences have changed her communication style.