News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Adrian Wilson from Sustainability Science

Watch Adrian Wilson ('25SPS, Sustainability Science) talk about being "open to exploring New York." (YouTube)

Faculty

How Progress in Protecting the Environment Will Persist in the Face of Extremism

Economic growth without destroying our planet is the central challenge of our time.

School, Student

What I Wish I Knew: Azida Azmi from Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Watch: Azida Azmi ('25SPS, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution) speak about "having the humility to learn and unlearn" during your experience at SPS.
(YouTube)

Student

Wealth Management Student Recognized by Forbes as Top Wealth Advisor

Vanessa Garl was recently honored twice by the magazine for her achievements in the field.

School

What to Do in New York City this Summer Semester

Check out our list of things to do and places to go in New York City this summer.

Faculty, School

Recycling the System: NYC Leaders on the Next Era of Urban Waste

Experts on the “Transforming Urban Waste” panel emphasized the need for policy reform, innovation, and cultural change to address urban waste challenges.

School

Celebrating the Talented SPS Community at the 2025 SPS Excellence Awards

Learn about the fantastic winners of this year’s SPS Excellence Awards.

Staff

How One Columbia Employee Changed Her Outlook on Human Capital Management by Becoming a Student Again

Human resources professional Susan Seliga reflects on completing her master’s degree while working full-time at Columbia.

Student

How Information & Knowledge Strategy Shaped My Approach to Enterprise Knowledge Management

IKNS student Yumi Willems Kimura shares his journey from founding LEAD to coming to Columbia and beyond.

Faculty

The Importance and Joy of International Education

The joy of international engagement and the satisfaction derived from learning is a force for peace & prosperity in the world.

Faculty

New Course Presentation: Mathematics for AI

Watch: Lecturer Robert Simione, Ph.D., present his new course for the M.A. in Applied Analytics program. (YouTube)

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Tiala Scott from Information & Knowledge Strategy

Watch: Tiala Scott ('25SPS, Information & Knowledge Strategy) speak about the importance of building a network at SPS. (YouTube)