Columbia will begin giving full scholarships to refugees and other displaced students thanks to an initiative set forth by Safwan Masri. “The program sends a powerful message about the role that colleges," play to help refugees, said President Lee Bollinger.

"Your next opportunity is all about your network," writes Karine Jean-Pierre in her latest NBC News piece. She identifies three ways to make a real network: keep a Rolodex, treat people how you want to be treated, and don't be afraid to ask for help.

The new head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, was the United States’ preferred candidate. As global tensions rise, he quickly needs to prove his independence. Richard Nephew says “If the IAEA was siding with the U.S. government all the time, it would immediately lose credibility."

Lucious Riccio proposes a capacity-constrained trip-assignment pathway to congestion management.

A $6-million gift from Muhtar Kent, former chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company, will support a practical, innovative leadership education program, visiting scholars, fellowships, and research.

The US became a net exporter of petroleum oil in September for the first time since records were kept in 1949. Jason Bordoff says Trump gets no credit. "The rapid rise in US oil production began before Pres. Trump and would very likely have continued."

SIPA's Diane Vaughan's book, 'The Challenger Launch Decision,' was referenced by Hatebase Cofounder Timothy Quinn as giving way to helping understand why the gender gap persists.

In 2019, University Professor Joseph E. Stiglitz traveled the world discussing progressive economics; wrote the book "People, Power and Profits," and was honored with Doctor Honoris Causa by Sciences Po while teaching there as an Alliance Visiting Professor.

We're pleased to see Niara Valeria MPA ’18 and Rahel Tekola MPA ’18 on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list; their startup Learnabi  aims to bring personalized learning to struggling students in the United States