News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
How Zohran Mamdani, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Aftyn Behn Have Blazed a New Path
To succeed in 2026, candidates must stop renting voter attention and instead build authentic, direct audiences that pay lifelong dividends, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher. (PRWeek)
Ethical Decision-Making in Practice: Lessons from Philosophy and the Modern Workplace
A guest lecture by philosopher and consultant Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie challenged Strategic Communication students to apply ethical theory to professional decisions.
From Here to Impact: An Alum’s Journey from Nonprofit Management Student to CCS Fundraising
Ruijie (Janice) Bi says support from the SPS Career Design Lab and alumni connections helped her launch a consulting career.
Introducing the Columbia SPS Dean’s Fellowship Program
A new Columbia SPS fellowship will provide up to $30,000 toward the costs of master’s programs beginning in fall 2026.
Guided by Expertise: The Mentorship that Elevated My Columbia NECR Experience
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Treven Treece shares how the guidance he received prepared him for his next mission, teaching the Corps of Cadets at West Point.
The Rising Demand for Project Managers: Why the World Needs More Project Leaders
With millions of new roles emerging worldwide, project management is now one of the fastest-growing career paths, writes M.S. in Project Management program director Evangelia Ieronymaki.
From Indonesia to the Global Stage: How Digital Inclusion Became the New Engine of Global Mobility
M.S. in Technology Management program student Glory Lamria Aritonang on bridging grassroots work in Indonesia with global digital equity policy.
Progress and Obstacles in Implementing NYC’s Local Law 97 and a Sustainable NYC
NYC Local Law 97 advances building decarbonization, but challenges with cost, compliance, and capacity remain.
The Invisible Force Shaping the World’s Decision-Makers? Risk.
Risk is what drives strategy and innovation, and Columbia’s M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program offers the skills to navigate it, writes ERM student Agustin Soria.
Networking as a Full-Contact Sport: Leadership Lessons from a Sports Management Alum
“The M.S. in Sports Management gave me the boldness and clarity to lead on a global stage,” says alumna Shuchi Kulshreshtha.
Two Medical Experts Debate: Assisted Suicide
In a new podcast episode, Bioethics lecturer David Hoffman argues that hypothetical future abuses of MAID shouldn’t outweigh the needs of terminal patients who need this option now. (The Free Press)
Camilo Avilés and Victoria Escribano Piazza Awarded 2025–2026 Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability at Columbia University School of Professional Studies
The scholarship supports students from Chile who are driving meaningful change in sustainability.