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Inclusive Prosperity

A Columbia University study reveals that thousands of New York families face unsustainable childcare and housing costs.

Oct 29 2025
El Diario
In the Media
Inclusive Prosperity

Report recommends expanded city and state childcare funding, neighborhood interventions, and stronger community partnerships.

Oct 29 2025
News & Stories
Meet the SIPA Community

Moving to NYC can often be overwhelming; Maxim talks about his experience in Columbia Residential and its convenient housing options in the Morningside Heights area. 

Oct 28 2025
Admissions Blog
Climate & Sustainable Development

Radon is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University’s School of Public and International Affairs, where he teaches Sustainable Natural Resource Development with a focus on risk management, sovereignty, and human rights.

Oct 27 2025
American University in Bulgaria
In the Media
Geopolitical Stability

Timothy Naftali, a presidential historian at Columbia University, said Ronald Reagan's legacy is a problem for Trump because while Reagan believed in international alliances and free trade, Trump does not.

Oct 25 2025
Reuters
In the Media
Democratic Resilience

Political analyst and professor at Columbia University, Lincoln Mitchell, speaks about House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Oct 25 2025
FOX 5 New York
In the Media
Climate & Sustainable Development

Douglas Almond, professor of international and public affairs and economics, and Zoey Yiyuan Zhou of Columbia Climate School, were awarded the Prize for Best Data and Metrics at the 2025 Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI) Conference for their paper “Biodiversity Co-Benefits in Carbon Markets? Evidence from Voluntary Offset Projects.”

Oct 25 2025
Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI)
In the Media
Democratic Resilience

Timothy Naftali, a presidential historian at Columbia University, speaks to the demolition of the White House's East Wing and the 123 years of American history it embodied.

Oct 24 2025
Anderson Cooper 360
In the Media
Application Advice

Human Rights, Gender, and Equity, formally known as Human Rights and Humanitarian Policy, provides a strong foundation in human rights, gender policy, and equity, enabling future policymakers and advocates to pursue rights-centered approaches that seek to protect against discrimination and abuse. Nonya talks about her experience in the program and how its amplified her goals and community. 

Oct 24 2025
Admissions Blog
Democratic Resilience

According to Robert Y. Shapiro, political science professor at Columbia University, "There is an old expression in (Chicago) politics, 'don't make no waves, don't back no losers.' Mamdani is ahead and it looks like the only way for him to lose would be for Sliwa to drop out and endorse Cuomo.

Oct 24 2025
Newsweek
In the Media