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Columbia pauses journalism MA admissions amid visa uncertainty
Columbia Journalism School is pausing admissions to its Master of Arts program for an upcoming cycle while reviewing and reworking the curriculum; the dean said visa dynamics were among the considerations, as shifting Trump administration policies have reportedly contributed to a sharp decline in international applications. The school will continue its other journalism degrees and introduce a part-time online Master of Science program.
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About Jelani Cobb
William Jelani Cobb is an American writer, author, educator, and dean of the Columbia Journalism School.
Everything about Jelani Cobb →- Occupation
- educator, writer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 22, 1967, August 21, 1969