New York State’s groundbreaking Fashion Workers Act—which went into effect in 2025— has deep roots at GS.
Congratulations to Sustainable Development major Anaïs Taffin ‘28GS, for becoming a 2026–2027 Udall Undergraduate Scholar!
Michael Novak ‘09GS and Thomas Reardon ’08GS, ’13GSAS, ’16GSAS were recognized for their continued contributions to GS and the Columbia communities.
On Tuesday, May 5, the School of General Studies celebrated the outstanding leadership of over 100 students at the Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.
Congratulations to the GSers honored at the annual ceremony at Faculty House!
For Kiet Nguyen ‘26PBPM, a commitment to service, discipline, and honor led him to medicine—now, he will carry his healing mission with him during his Fulbright program in Vietnam.
On Friday, May 15, the Columbia University Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the members of the Class of 2026.
On Monday, May 18, the School of General Studies celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of the 827 members of the Class of 2026.
Ime Ekpo ‘26GS reflects on the ways her journalism career pushed her back into the classroom, and how her research influences her connection to culture and power.
A longtime voice in food and television, Alejandra Ramos ’26GS came to Columbia GS to explore how art, culture, and identity intersect—and to finish the degree she began two decades ago.
After years of putting survival first, Batoul (Tooli) Shariah ‘26GS reclaimed her education and is carrying her story into research, advocacy, and graduate study at Oxford.
After years of instability, incarceration, and loss, Jonathan Wrenn ‘26GS rebuilt his life through education. At GS, he found not only direction, but a passion to help others do the same.