Latest Impact Stories

Announcing the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship

Recent graduates with a bachelor's or master's degree from CUNY will be eligible for the fellowship.

A Local Columbia Scholar Talks About the Importance of Community Relationships in His Work

Ken Miles, A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholar, recently spoke to an audience at The Forum about his work in the program.

An SPS Instructional Designer Discusses the Importance of His Work on Diversity

Matthew Vaughn explains how his background in religious studies informs his role as a DEIA committee member.

An American Airlines Analyst Shares How the Applied Analytics Program Took Her Career to New Heights

One year after graduating from the Applied Analytics program, Xintong (Arielle) Wu reflects on how it prepared her for her current role.

Beyond the Numbers: How a Math Major Turned His Strengths into Success at Columbia's Actuarial Science Program

Student Dennis Goldenberg shares what attracted him to Columbia’s M.S. in Actuarial Science program and what excites him about the field.

IKNS Seminar Examined How Generative AI Will Impact the Workplace

Ben Royce, Information & Knowledge Strategy lecturer and alum, spoke about the value and risks that AI's growing prominence poses to businesses.

How the Manhattanville Auditing Program Has Benefitted One Local Entrepreneur

Inventor Gretchel Hill talks about her journey back to the classroom with SPS’s free community resource.

Columbia University School of Professional Studies Announces Career Catalyst Internship Program

The program will provide justice system-impacted young New Yorkers with meaningful work experience at the University.

How Tech Companies Are Leading ESG Innovations

ERM lecturer Kiran Bhujle on the innovative approaches technology industry leaders employ to tackle ESG challenges

A STEM Program at Columbia Opens Opportunities for New York City High School Students

NYC high school students in the Youth in STEM Initiative participated in rigorous Columbia Pre-College Program STEM courses.

How the Insurance Management Program Helped One Student Succeed in His Career

Ian Vlk (’24SPS) has recently landed a new job at Midwest Family Mutual Insurance, which he credits to his graduate studies.

Faculty Member Appointed to Enterprise Risk Management Program

Shahryar Shaghaghi has joined the Enterprise Risk Management program as a professor of professional practice.