School of International and Public Affairs

SIPA professor José Ocampo campaigning for World Bank presidency

Ocampo, a former Colombian finance minister who now teaches global economics at SIPA, was nominated by Brazil on behalf of several developing nations.

By Yasmin Gagne | Apr 10 01:50 am ET

New SIPA dean focusing on globalizing curriculum

Political science and public affairs professor Robert Lieberman was named interim SIPA dean on Feb. 17, replacing John Coatsworth, who became University provost.

By Margaret Mattes | Feb 27 06:53 am ET

Former Harvard President Summers calls for increased economic stimulus

Larry Summers, former president of Harvard University and director of the National Economic Council, cautioned that reforming damaging economic behavior is not as simple as “not doing today what was painful yesterday.”

By Jillian Kumagai | Dec 2 04:54 am ET

Columbia grad schools strive to stay affordable

With professional degrees come immense expenses.

By Minji Reem | Nov 8 10:13 pm ET

SIPA to hire, budget independently

The School of International and Public Affairs is revamping its curriculum and carving a new niche within the University.

By Joy Resmovits | Mar 31 09:21 pm ET

Coatsworth Outlines SIPA's International Goals in Address

At Wednesday night’s School of International and Public Affairs town hall, Acting Dean John Coatsworth and other administrators discussed the long-term plans of an institution facing a fundamental

By Joy Resmovits | Mar 27 03:53 am ET

JTS, SIPA Offer Dual Degree Program

Aspiring leaders in Jewish affairs will be able to combine secular and religious schooling starting in fall 2009, thanks to a new partnership between the Jewish Theological Seminary and the School

By Joy Resmovits | Feb 12 01:02 am ET

Latin American Program Prepares for Change

Energized by the impending arrival of a permanent director and a recent financial windfall, Columbia’s Institute for Latin American Studies is gearing up for the prospect of offering an advanced de

By | Jan 28 02:37 am ET

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