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Meet some of the SIPA alumni in the Biden-Harris Administration

February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 Columbia SIPA

Amit Bose MIA ’95 is the new deputy administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. Asha Castleberry-Hernandez MIA ’12 will be a new senior adviser in…

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ICYMI: An Update from the Dean – Fall Update and Planning for Spring 2021

November 30, 2020 Columbia SIPA

The below email was sent from SIPA Dean Merit E. Janow on November 25, 2020: Dear members of the SIPA…

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A Message from the Dean: Mayor David N. Dinkins

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Columbia SIPA

Dear Members of the SIPA community, It is with great sadness that today we mourn the loss of one of…

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Upcoming Lecture: Post Election Perspectives

November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 Kathleen Vital-Herne

We are so excited about our upcoming mini lecture this Friday. If you haven't heard, every Friday some of SIPA's…

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October 2020 update on how SIPA is doing, from Dean Merit Janow

October 27, 2020October 27, 2020 Columbia SIPA

Note from Admissions: The following is an update from Dean Merit E. Janow to the SIPA community, edited to include…

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Admissions/General

Preparing to Apply for Graduate School – Where to Start

September 9, 2020October 16, 2020 Emily Tao

I'm trying to recall what I wrote this time last year to kick-off classes starting, but honestly it feels odd.…

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Connecting with SIPA in 2020

August 20, 2020October 16, 2020 Emily Tao

It's been a tumultuous summer but we are still here and carrying on. As we prepare to open the Fall…

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Admissions/General

We Want to Meet You

July 31, 2020October 16, 2020 Kathleen Vital-Herne

While the last few months have introduced a number of different challenges, the Admissions team continues to demonstrate our unwavering…

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General

Update on CPT and Hybrid course for international students

July 24, 2020October 15, 2020 Columbia SIPA

As you know, SIPA’s 21-month full time Master of International Affairs (MIA) and Master of Public Administration (MPA) require students…

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President Bollinger Applauds Reversal of Policy Restricting International Student Visas

July 15, 2020October 15, 2020 Columbia SIPA

Originally published here on July 14, 2020: On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs in Boston announced that…

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Office Working Remotely

Due to COVID-19, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid are working remotely until further notice.

We will continue to respond to emails as promptly as possible and thank you for your patience.

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Important Dates

January 18, 2021: University Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

FEBRUARY: MIA, MPA, MPA-DP Final Application Deadline

APRIL 28: SIPA Graduation

APRIL 30: Columbia University Commencement

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This blog is about SIPA's two-year full-time MIA and MPA degree programs, which are the largest of all our programs. For information on our specialized, boutique programs, including the one-year MPA programs, Executive MPA program, and PhD program in Sustainable Development, please click here.

 

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