Latest Impact Stories

Can Microinsurance Lead to Financial Independence for Low-Income Populations?

It's time to take a closer look at how microinsurance may assist lower-income communities escape generational poverty, writes Insurance Management course associate Cory Mangum.

Wealth Management Unplugged: The Napster Effect

It's crucial for the wealth management industry to recognize that we can't "hit the pause button on generational change," writes Wealth Management lecturer Matthias Kuhlmey.

Columbia HBCU Fellows Speak About Their Experience and Offer Advice

Learn what the most recent cohort of Columbia HBCU Fellows have to say about their fellowship program.

How a Medical Professional Found a Way to "Understand What Makes the Other Side Tick" at Columbia's Insurance Management Program

Dr. Robert Behar discusses how insurance management is integral to his medical profession.

SPS Student Saxon Stahl On How to “Do the Right Thing”

Stahl discusses the SPS DEIA committee and the work they hope to achieve.

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.

IKNS Student Explores the Connection between Art and Innovation

Can we leverage art-based processes to foster greater collaboration? An IKNS student investigates the "transformative power of art" in innovation networks.

Insurance Management Students Take On AI, Innovation, and the Future of the Industry

The third cohort of the Insurance Management graduate program successfully completed its final semester, culminating in the students’ delivery of their independent applied-research projects during an in-person residency in NYC.

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.