News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change

The SPS public event series will explore leadership, lifelong learning, and competitive advantage in a changing world.

A CUNY Fellow’s Path from Sustainability Studies to Environmental Law

Sustainability Management student Liam Cooper shares how the Columbia SPS CUNY Fellowship is supporting his academic journey and long-term goals in climate policy and compliance.

A Half-Century Journey to Protect the Environment

A reflection on five decades of environmental policy and sustainability efforts.

AI in Sports: Columbia Students Gain Hands-On Experience with Generative AI and Revenue Strategy

During an intensive two-day seminar, Sports Management students examined governance frameworks, prompt literacy, and real-world applications shaping the future of professional sports operations.

Building Community Through Story: How Columbia’s Narrative Medicine Events Connect Students and Alumni

From alumni-led discussion series to visits to the Met, these programs create space for collaboration, mentorship, and creative insight.

Op-Ed: New York Can Ignite Global Sustainability Innovation

SPS Senior Vice Dean and M.S. in Sustainability Management Program Director Steven Cohen discusses how New York City can become a global model for climate action. (Crain's New York Business)

At the Edge of the AI Economy: Lessons from CES 2026

Technology Management student Grace Li on how the trade show offered a front-row seat to the technologies redefining innovation and leadership.

Nonprofit Management Students Engage National Leaders at AFP LEAD 2025

Through its co-sponsorship of the conference, the program connected students with fundraising professionals and emerging trends shaping the future of philanthropy.

Collective Action and Movement-Building: Strategic Communication’s 2026 Winter Symposium

During the daylong event, students, alumni, and industry leaders explored how communicators shape civic engagement, digital mobilization, and democratic participation.

Kicking Off the 2026 Career Catalyst Internship Program

Six new interns join SPS through a partnership with the Center for Justice, gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development skills.

From Sidelines to Center Stage: Harnessing Nature Data for Sustainable Decision-Making

A Biodiversity Data Analytics event explored new frontiers in nature data and impacts for business and policy.

The Questions I Could Not Answer: What Teaching Enterprise Risk Management Taught Me about Cybersecurity

What seven years of teaching Enterprise Risk Management revealed about cybersecurity decision-making, practitioner judgment, and applied risk frameworks.