Students surveying redevelopment areas surrounding the Gowanus Canal.
Credit: Francois Roux
The New Rules of Winning: What the 2025 Election Taught Us About Data, Messaging, and Populist Momentum
The M.S. in Political Analytics program recently brought together three leading strategists to break down the data, messaging, and strategic insights behind key Democratic victories in the 2025 election cycle. Read the full recap and watch a recording of the discussion.
Where the City Becomes the Classroom: Lessons in Sustainability Across NYC
In a new blog post, Sharnell O’Neal, a student in the M.S. in Sustainability Management program, shares what she and her fellow classmates discovered touring sites across New York during the summer course Sustainability and Urban Form: Redevelopment, Reuse, and Ecological Design. Read more.
From Mumbai to Manhattan: How IKNS Expanded My Definition of Leadership
Takshika Jambhule traveled from Mumbai to Manhattan to join the M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy program, dreaming of becoming a CTO in the tech industry. Since entering the program, that dream has become just one of many possible paths. Learn more.
A Guide to Exploring New York This Fall Semester
Studying at Columbia means living and learning in New York City: a cornucopia of art, culture, sports, food, and fun. We’ve put together a list of our favorite New York activities and tips from those of us who have lived in the Big Apple for decades. Check out our guide.