From Adversity to Advocacy: GS Graduate’s Inspirational Journey to GS and Beyond
A first-generation student, veteran, and single mother, Ebonnie Goodfield ‘24GS overcame obstacles, including disability, to pursue higher education at Columbia University's School of General Studies.
GS Undergraduate and Postbac Premed students are invited to join fellow students and GS alumni for the largest student/alumni event of the year, Friday, May 31 through Saturday, June 1.
On March 20, students, faculty, and alumni gathered in Low Memorial Library to celebrate the scholarship recipients at the School of General Studies and honor the generous contributions of alumni and donors.
2024 Grad Profile: Behrang Garakani ‘24GS on moving from a career in digital game to film studies at Columbia GS, and his excitement to transition from Columbia student to Columbia professor.
2024 Grad Profile: Hass Agili ‘24GS shares how, after coming to the US as a refugee fleeing discrimination, he forged a new path at GS.
2024 Grad Profile: Actress, sailor, and Italian major Missy Mellor ‘24GS shares her GS experience, from academic achievements, to crossing the Atlantic in a 38 foot ketch sailboat.
2024 Grad Profile: Judah Wahba ‘24GS, a graduating Dual Degree senior, reflects on the value of co-prioritizing academic success and community building.
2024 Grad Profile: From working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 vaccine effort, to exploring innovative medical technology in Columbia classrooms, Hamid Usman ‘24PBPM pursues both intellectual and community-oriented excellence in medicine.
2024 Grad Profile: Ana Valeria Vázquez Navas ‘24GS, a graduating Dual BA senior, shares her GS journey, from Puerto Rico, to Reims, to New York City and beyond.
A first-generation student, veteran, and single mother, Ebonnie Goodfield ‘24GS overcame obstacles, including disability, to pursue higher education at Columbia University's School of General Studies.
US Navy veteran Davey Liu ‘24GS shares how embracing unexpected chances brought him to GS and propelled him to success as a premed student and campus leader.