Columbia Global

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The world's hardest problems need friends like you.

Big ideas don't change the world on their own. People do—and behind them stand friends who believe in what's possible. That's where you come in. Columbia Global transforms research, education, and collaboration into real-world impact through one connected ecosystem spanning Columbia World Projects, Global Centers, the Committee on Global Thought, the Institute for Ideas and Imagination, and Undergraduate Global Engagement. This Columbia Giving Day, your gift begins a lasting partnership to advance ideas that improve lives around the world.

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Research + Innovation

Columbia Global turns research into action. Columbia World Projects brings faculty, students, and partners together to address challenges like energy access, public health, and climate resilience. Through 10 Global Centers across four continents, Columbia collaborates with local institutions to ensure research responds to real-world needs. At the Institute for Ideas and Imagination in Paris, scholars and artists explore new ideas together. The result is research that advances knowledge while creating meaningful impact worldwide.

Global Education + Leadership

Global challenges demand a global education. Undergraduate Global Engagement expands access to study abroad, internships, research, and service-learning so more Columbia students can learn through experience. The Committee on Global Thought equips students to tackle issues like inequality, democracy, and climate from multiple perspectives. Through fellowships and leadership programs, Columbia World Projects and the Global Centers prepare the next generation of scholars and changemakers to lead with impact.

Convening + Conversation

Lasting change begins by bringing the right people together. Columbia Global Centers connect faculty, students, policymakers, and community leaders across four continents to exchange ideas and tackle shared challenges. The Institute for Ideas and Imagination sparks public dialogue through talks, performances, and exhibitions, while the Committee on Global Thought brings scholars across disciplines into conversation. Together, they create the connections that turn ideas into action.