News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Inside the Startup Bringing AI to Hospitality

M.S. in Technology Management student Lucia Mari Sanguino discusses launching an AI-driven hospitality startup and using the classroom as a testing ground for entrepreneurship.

From ChatGPT Demo to AI Startup

Technology Management alum Jeremi Nawawi (’25SPS) came to Columbia seeking a graduate degree and found an unexpected incubator for his AI startup ambitions.

The Importance of International Students and Global Education

International students strengthen classrooms, economies, and cross-cultural understanding.

The Inevitability of Data: Columbia's M.S. in Applied Analytics Opens Doors Across Industries

Yuemeng Nicole Chen (’24SPS) explains how Columbia's Applied Analytics program gave her the skills and flexibility to pursue a data science career across industries—from an art investment startup to CVS Health.

The Analytics of Persistence: Using Data and Grit to Navigate a Challenging Job Search

After many job applications and lost job offers, Margareth Felicia Gono (’26SPS, Applied Analytics) turned her job search into an analytics problem—using data, persistence, lessons learned, and support from Columbia to land a role at DoorDash.

How MetLife Stadium Was Transformed into New York New Jersey Stadium for the Eight 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches: Bill Squires on 39 Years in the Sports Industry

A Lecturer in Columbia’s M.S. in Sports Management program, Squires brought decades of experience in Entertainment Facilities and Events Management to his role as the Chief Venues Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee.

BNY’s INSITE 2026 Conference: Learning Beyond the Classroom

Columbia University’s M.P.S. in Wealth Management program gives students direct access to the leaders, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of finance.

What I Wish I Knew: Munira Ahmed from Nonprofit Management

Watch: Munira Ahmed speaks to how the relationships that take root at Columbia SPS often extend far past graduation. (YouTube)

Nobody Knows: Columbia SPS Experts Explore How AI Is Reshaping Work

As AI continues to reshape organizations and careers, Columbia SPS experts discuss the skills, governance, and mindset professionals need to thrive.

As The Job Market Changes, How Professional Education Must Adapt

As AI and industry transform work, Columbia SPS faculty discuss the future of professional education.

Our Federal Government Now Promotes Energy Inefficiency

Rolling back policies that encourage energy efficiency increases costs for consumers and weakens economic competitiveness.

A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Visconti, Interim Director of the M.S. in Strategic Communication Program

The newly appointed interim director discusses his student-centered philosophy, the role of AI and critical thinking, and why this is a dynamic moment to study strategic communication in New York City.