Undergraduate Major in Sustainable Development
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Denning Fellows Explore Sustainability Around the World
Three students traveled across the globe this summer to work on projects in global policy, climate vulnerability, and urban research and fieldwork.
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Sustainable Development Program Awards 2025 Departmental Honors
Four graduating students were selected for their outstanding academic achievements in sustainable development.
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Recognizing Excellence: Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership
Harrison Gerson and Emine Taha exemplified the spirit of service, leadership and community engagement during their four years at Columbia.
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A Small Island Offers Big Lessons in Sustainability
Columbia undergraduates spent three days learning about sustainable development on a local scale and immersing themselves in life on Cuttyhunk Island.
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Global Perspectives: Exploring Sustainable Development in Rwanda and Bangladesh
Columbia Climate School students in two classes partnered with global communities and gained hands-on experience in sustainability.
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Navigating Nonprofits: A Summer Internship on Capitol Hill
Working at a DC-based environmental nonprofit convinced this student to pursue a career in environmental policy.
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Venetian Ventures: Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in Italy
Two Columbia students reflect on their unique experiences learning about sustainability in Venice.
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Student Spotlight: Blending Climate Action with Finance
A rising senior at Columbia, Emine Taha is studying sustainable development and putting her skills into practice by interning as a climate finance summer analyst.
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How One Sustainable Development Student Balances Academics and Athletics
When she’s not studying for her classes in the Undergraduate Sustainable Development program, Phoebe Anderson is running with Columbia’s cross-country team.
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