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On Columbia University SIPA and COVID-19 – The situation is still evolving

March 11, 2020October 15, 2020 Emily Tao

Usually during this time in the year, we are busy preparing to release decisions and preparing for Admitted Students’ Day.…

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Top 4 Reasons to Study Energy and Environment at SIPA

February 25, 2020 Aaron Bhatt

The Energy & Environment concentration (or lovingly, EE) shines the brightest and greenest at SIPA. If you turned a light…

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A Sonnet Composed Upon Ancel Plaza Bridge, 05 February, 2020

February 14, 2020 George-Ann Ryan

As a graduating student, who won't feel like it until my capstone is complete, this Valentine's day, I'd like to…

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“In Response to the US Government’s New Travel Restrictions on Six Nations”

February 4, 2020 Columbia SIPA

This statement is from the Columbia Office of University Life. You can read the original statement here. Dear Columbia community,…

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The SIPA Workshop: Travel and Preparation for Two Weeks of Field Research

January 31, 2020July 31, 2020 George-Ann Ryan

Over the first two weeks of January, right after the Christmas and New Year holidays, I traveled to Bangladesh to…

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New Year, New Students / Cohort / PAs!

January 16, 2020 Emily Tao

January always feels like the longest month, and I'm sure many of you feel that way! We're catching up from…

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Professor Glenn Denning, MPA-DP Program Director, giving the keynote address for the One World Festival

October 30, 2019October 15, 2020 Emily Tao

Last week Professor Glenn Denning, our MPA-DP Program Director led a public talk at #OneWorldFestival event at Queen’s University, Belfast. Professor Denning…

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The First Day of School

September 5, 2019October 15, 2020 Emily Tao

Tuesday was the first day of classes here, and you can feel the energy of students, faculty, and the community…

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New York v. DC: Battle of the Grad School Cities

July 1, 2019 Gregory Joy

When thinking about policy graduate schools and careers in the U.S., Washington, D.C. seems to be the hub of policy.…

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Where to Live in New York

June 26, 2019 Gregory Joy

When it comes to making the big move to the Big Apple, finding a place to live can be confusing…

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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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