Columbia Graduation 2025

For Samia Breir, coming to Columbia was about “being in the right place at the right time with the right people.”

The Core Curriculum led Aman Choudhri to his new life as a “policy wonk." Columbia Bhangra made him a dancer.

Sara Gomez Horta helps young Latinas plan for their financial futures.

Marilyne Njuraita chose Columbia because it has one of the oldest schools of social work in the U.S.

Cody O’Ferrall worked as a fisherman in Alaska. Now he's building a boat to clear urban ponds of algae.

Olivia Palma is a bridge between communities in Latin America, policymakers, and funders who are collaborating on preservation and economic opportunities.

Through her work as a playwright, Amalia Oliva Rojas gives voice to immigrants and women of color.

Johnny Sturgeon went from building a houseboat to maritime reporting.

Pablo Torres Rey is majoring in Economics-Mathematics with a concentration in German Literature and Cultural History. 

Anika Tsapatsaris has spent eight years at Columbia, relishing every moment.

Lina Maria Villegas, a Columbia student and NASA research assistant, seeks a common language between science and policy.

Yaniv Yatziv is interested in the intersection of sports, business, and technology.