Actuarial Science News

Alumni, Faculty

Columbia SPS’s Competitive Advantage: The Actuarial Science Proseminar

A signature course in the M.S. in Actuarial Science program connects students with industry leaders and prepares them for real-world careers.

Student

Making a Difference with Math as an Actuary

Actuarial Science student Olivia Suarez is turning her love of numbers into a way to help people while strengthening the actuarial student community at Columbia.

Student

New Actuarial Society Leaders Aim to Strengthen Community and Expand Outreach

The Actuarial Society of Columbia University is redefining what it means to build community in the field, connecting students across SPS and forging ties with societies beyond Columbia.

Faculty

The Stability of Risk Assessment: Actuarial Science as a Secure Career Investment

Actuarial Science Program Director Regina Dolgoarshinnykh highlights the advantages of pursuing an actuarial science degree in today’s complex job market.

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Emilia Puente from Actuarial Science

Watch: Current Actuarial Science student, Emilia Puente, note that when you get to SPS, "make the most of all the resources that are available." (YouTube)

Alumni

Bridging the Technical with the Interpersonal in the Actuarial Science Program

Ten years after graduating, alumnus Eric Stewart (’15SPS, Actuarial Science) shares lessons and advice from his time at SPS.

Faculty

Shaping the Future of Actuarial Science

Interim Program Director Regina Dolgoarshinnykh shares how she is empowering students not just to navigate risk but to lead the charge.

Student

How Columbia’s Actuarial Society Is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in the Field

The Actuarial Society of Columbia University (ASCU) offers professional, academic, and social support to cultivate well-rounded actuarial professionals.

Student

Columbia SPS Student Blends His Passion for Actuarial Science with a Commitment to Student Leadership

Actuarial Science student Harshit Jain participates in the SPS Student Government as its treasurer.

Student

A Career Fair Experience at Columbia SPS

"The fair reinforced my commitment to this field with new insights, stronger professional connections, and a greater sense of purpose," said Actuarial Science student Philip Pantitanonta.

Alumni

Columbia SPS Alum Establishes Endowed Fellowship Fund for the Actuarial Science Program

The generous endowment from Claire Li (’15SPS) will provide financial support to outstanding students in the Actuarial Science program.

Alumni

Actuarial Science Alum Shares How the SPS Program Has Been Critical to His Success

Kyle Cai (‘17SPS, Actuarial Science) shares the surprising link he learned between actuarial science and storytelling—and how his final project at the program became a talking point in job interviews.