Columbia Graduation 2025

From a young age, Anyieth Philip Ayuen dreamed about what he could do to reduce the impacts of climate-induced disasters.

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

Pippa Tsuki Carlson, a native Californian who didn’t just make New York her home, she found community and inspiration for what makes cities work.

Columbia Squash champion Simmi Chan recommends catching a Broadway show, and perhaps an opera as well.

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

Lucy Corthell's cross-country journey led her to a passion for climate reform.

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

As a formerly incarcerated survivor of human trafficking, education was the freedom Ava Kamdem needed—and then became her most powerful card to play.

Kathryn Lampo, a mechanical engineer and member of the Columbia Space Initiative, is living out a lifelong dream.

Reflecting on her time at Barnard, Molos said she was drawn to the College for the women’s, gender, and sexuality studies program.

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.

From the classroom to the field, devoted student-athlete Patrick Passalacqua has balanced achievement and athletics.

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

For SPS student Gerardo Rios Garcia, the future is looking bright, and sustainable.

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.

Kegan Vosteen is set to graduate with the inaugural class of the MBAxMS Engineering program.

Film and Media Studies graduate student Ann Wang has found her passion and her future at Columbia and in New York City.

Marine Corps veteran, political science major, and MilVets Vice President Brian Williams on learning through leading.

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