Martin Luther King, Jr., with "Owl" editor Wally Wood (center) and other students. Photo credit: Lawrence J. Howell
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5+ Uptown Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Volunteer Projects and Community Celebrations
From meal distributions in Washington Heights to revitalization projects at some of Harlem's most treasured green spaces, dive into this roundup of ways in which you can honor Dr. King by paying it forward Uptown. Learn more.
The Fires of L.A. and the Crisis of Climate Resiliency
“It is not that California is unaware and unprepared for wildfires, but the ferocity of the current catastrophe makes it clear that we are in new and uncharted territory.” M.S. in Sustainability Management Program Director and SPS Senior Vice Dean Steven Cohen on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and the need for a system of home and community insurance. Read more.
How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Post-Election Challenges in the Field
Last month, Dr. Basil A. Smikle Jr., recently appointed director of the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, led a discussion on the “new normal” confronting many nonprofit organizations and professionals. The event also gave students and alumni the opportunity to meet and connect with Dr. Smikle. Learn more.
Nuclear Renaissance: The Rebirth of Power and Protection
In a new blog post, M.P.S. in Insurance Management course associate Cory Mangum explores the connection between the resurgence of nuclear energy and the insurance industry. Learn how this “nuclear renaissance” is reshaping risk management, driving innovation, and fueling a clean energy future. Read more.