Graduate News

HRSMA Graduate News is a hub dedicated to celebrating the success and meaningful impact of ISHR students, faculty, and alumni - both on Columbia's campus and beyond. Here we feature student and alumni profiles, faculty news, student awards and recognitions, as well as stories and reflections, all of which highlight the remarkable people who make up ISHR's vibrant community.

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights congratulates the following human rights students who received departmental honors and prizes.

On April 25, eight graduate and undergraduate human rights students gathered on Zoom to participate in ISHR's annual Human Rights Thesis Competition.

ISHR congratulates the winners of the 2024 Human Rights Essay Contest.

Congratulations to Taylor Rae Almonte-Roman, HRSMA student, on receiving one of the 2023-2024 Social Justice Mini-Grants for her podcast, On the Outside.

ISHR is pleased to announce the 2024 Human Rights Essay Contest.

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR) is inviting students to apply for the Human Rights Research Award. 

Alberta Christina Cahya Pertiwi shares her experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far. 

Brooke Helmick (HRSMA, Class of 2023) was the Audience Choice winner at the GSAS MA SynThesis Competition.

Simon Carpentier shares his experience as a student in the Human Rights Studies M.A. Program so far. 

ISHR wishes to congratulate the winners of the 2023 Human Rights Thesis Competition. 

The Institute for the Study of Human Rights congratulates the following human rights students who received departmental honors and prizes.

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, ISHR hosted a celebratory event for its graduating students.