The 2026 M.S. in Strategic Communication graduate and U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant commander reflects on leadership, trust and moving from communicating instinctively to communicating intentionally.
CUNY Fellow Cynthia Leung discusses how her interest in language and media led her to Columbia SPS, the community she has found through the fellowship and her goal of creating stories that can shift perspectives.
The SPS alum reflects on how an ethics-centered education inspired her to found Depolarizing Discourse, a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and more thoughtful dialogue in a polarized world.
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.
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.
M.S. in Strategic Communication student Troy Blackwell reflects on leadership, misinformation, and the growing responsibility communicators hold in today’s information landscape.
Strategic Communication student Camila Brango reflects on how communicators can craft language that builds trust, invites dialogue, and connects policy ideas to everyday concerns.
During the daylong event, students, alumni, and industry leaders explored how communicators shape civic engagement, digital mobilization, and democratic participation.
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.
