News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Evolution of Sustainability Management
Once niche, sustainable management strategy is now central to organizations facing climate risk and investor scrutiny.
Industry in the Classroom: The Corporate Advisory Network Behind Columbia’s Insurance Management Program
More than 150 insurance leaders help shape the student experience in the M.P.S. in Insurance Management program, offering mentorship, insight, and real-world perspective.
Future-Proofing Your Technical Career in the Age of AI
M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program director Sim Segal outlines three criteria technical roles need to continue to be valued in the age of AI.
Designing Smarter Decisions: An Applied Analytics Alum Reflects on Her Journey from SPS to Amazon
Shivani Singh (’24SPS) discusses translating data into business strategy, lessons from the APAN program, and her advice for incoming students.
Pitching to the Pros: Columbia Sports Management Students Connect with Industry Leaders
At the program’s Annual Elevator Pitch event, more than 60 students delivered 60-second pitches to sports industry executives, gaining direct feedback, career insight, and meaningful professional connections.
Looking Through an Equity Lens at Energy
HBCU Fellow and Sustainability Management student Reagan Russell shares insights on gaps in sustainability and making a global impact.
Columbia Technology Management Students Experience Innovation in Action
Students visited the IBM Innovation Studio as part of their Spring 2026 in-person residency.
Motherhood, Health Justice, and Embodied Care: A Narrative Medicine Alum’s Experience at Columbia SPS
Miniya Williams reflects on her academic journey, global scholarship, and her fellowship project that integrates embodied narrative practice into birth and postpartum care.
Embrace Change, Learn Continuously, and Stay Intellectually Curious: Preparing Tomorrow’s Risk Leaders for a Changing World
Rapid technological, regulatory, and geopolitical shifts are reshaping enterprise risk management, writes ERM part-time lecturer Penny Cagan.
A Second Movement for the Symphony of Life
A midcareer educator reflects on returning to graduate study at Columbia SPS and discovering how wealth management, teaching, and creative practice can inform one another.
Avoiding the Trap of Climate Targets by Focusing on Improving Performance
Instead of chasing lofty climate targets, we need to focus on measuring and improving real-world performance to cut emissions.
The Plane Still Has to Fly: AI, BAU Risk, and Leadership Judgment
As artificial intelligence reshapes business-as-usual risk programs, leaders must balance innovation with governance—modernizing systems without compromising accountability, stability, or trust.