News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Craig Irvine Writes an Appreciation of Rita Charon
Craig Irvine, who has known Dr. Rita Charon for 20 years, has written an appreciation of her life and career.
Rainforest-Friendly Livelihoods Can Be More Lucrative Than Gold Mining
Sustainable activities—including Brazil nut harvesting and fish farming—can outpace the financial gains of gold mining,
Americans to Receive Cell Phone Alert From Trump in First National Test
Americans to Receive Cell Phone Alert From Trump in First National Test
Cheryl Dixon Speaks on Advertising Week Panel
Strategic Communication lecturer Cheryl Dixon took part in a panel discussion on brands engaging conscious consumers.
The Five Biggest Bioethical Issues of the Next Five Years
Dr. Robert Klitzman, of the Master of Science in Bioethics program, predicts the 5 biggest bioethical issues of next 5 years.
Want to Help After a Disaster? Consider Waiting.
What’s the best way to help victims, immediate needs or long-term?
Dr. Greg Witkowski Champions Courses in Experiential Philanthropy
Dr. Greg Witkowski revealed early findings from his research on student learning outcomes of experiential philanthropy courses.
Five Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida, of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program suggests five ways to reduce overwhelmed feeling.
Sports Teams Look to Boost Attendance with Cheaper Concessions
Sports Management Academic Director Scott Rosner addresses sports teams discounting concessions to lure fans to games.
Rosner and Varriale React to Nike’s Kaepernick Ad
Sports Mgmt. Scott Rosner and Carla Varriale weighed-in on the social media firestorm swirling around Nike’s Colin Kaepernic ad.
How Women of Color Get to Senior Management
Dr. Cindy Pace talks how women of color in midlevel leadership roles successfully develop and advance within an organization.
Dr. Rita Charon Named the 2018 Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities
Dr. Rita Charon, originator of the field of Narrative Medicine, will deliver the 2018 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities.