Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, Public university department in Upper Manhattan, United States
The Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership is a unit within City College of New York located in Upper Manhattan that focuses on social sciences. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as public policy, international affairs, and related disciplines.
The school was founded in 1997 as the Colin Powell Center for Policy Studies and named after the then-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. A major restructuring occurred in 2013 when it merged with the Division of Social Sciences.
The school is named after a former Secretary of State and draws students interested in civic issues and global affairs. Graduates pursue careers in diplomacy, business, social research, and policy work.
Visitors can find the school in the northern section of the City College Manhattan campus where advising and information sessions for prospective students are available. The facility offers various financial support options including scholarships and accelerated combined degree pathways to make education more accessible.
A substantial portion of all City College graduates come from this school, revealing its central role in the institution. The school's namesake maintains his connection to it through an advisory capacity.
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