Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
This spring, the future of leadership takes center stage at Frame Your Future 2026, a public event series from SPS. From sustainability and biodiversity to AI, technology, and project leadership, the series convenes practitioner faculty and industry leaders to explore how new tools, shifting markets, and evolving workplace expectations are redefining professional advantage. Learn more and register.
Connecting Columbia Nonprofit Management Students to Public Leadership and Policy Advocacy
From behind-the-scenes visits to MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) with Program Director Dr. Basil A. Smikle, to attending the Bronx Defenders Annual Gala, students in the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program are stepping beyond the classroom to engage directly with public leadership and policy advocacy. Learn more.
Understanding People Through Data: Career Insights from an Applied Analytics Alum
In an interview with SPS, Applied Analytics alum Sanjana Varanasi shares how she transitioned from marketing to people analytics and how the program helped her build the skills to interpret data and communicate insights: “The program offered the perfect balance of technical analytics training and real-world problem solving, and studying in New York City made the experience even more exciting." Read more.
How Belonging Can Uplift: One HBCU Fellow’s Pursuit of Environmental Justice Through Community
As founder of environmental health nonprofit Breathe BR and through hands-on work in clean energy with Black Owners of Solar Services (BOSS), Columbia HBCU Fellow and SUMA student Kailynn Williams is working to build systems that are “sustainable, equitable, and resilient for communities that have historically been excluded from decision-making.” Read more.
Columbia SPS Launches Artificial Intelligence (AI) Lab to Advance AI and Innovation Skills
The Lab will serve as a resource for students, alumni, and faculty, offering thought leadership, industry engagement, and hands-on learning opportunities that prepare professionals to lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy. Learn more.
