News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
What I Wish I Knew: Shauna Romrell from Sports Management
Watch: Shauna Romrell advises incoming students to fully immerse themselves in both Columbia and New York City as a whole. (YouTube)
Nonprofit Leaders and Columbia SPS Experts Tackle the Current Climate of Social Impact
Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management program convened nonprofit leaders, students, and changemakers for a two-part Accelerator Series exploring adaptive leadership, innovation, AI, and the evolving future of the sector.
New York City’s Centrality, Innovation, and Economic Dynamism Continue
New York City’s enduring strength lies in its unmatched concentration of talent, innovation, and global connectivity.
The Party of Three Nobody Wanted to Attend
ERM part-time lecturer Tahmina Day warns of new security risks for organizations working with third-party vendors in the age of AI.
Sustainability Science Field Course Explores Resilience Across Vietnam’s Tropical Highland Ecosystems
The Sustainability and Resilience of Tropical Highland Ecosystems field course brought students to Vietnam for hands-on lessons in biodiversity, ecology, and Indigenous knowledge.
Saved by the Bell: Crisis Canceled
The wealth management industry has warned of a looming advisor succession crisis. But changing retirement patterns, AI-driven scale, and a broader talent pool may be rewriting the equation.
Moving to “Yes” When You Don't Hold the Power
During an NECR webinar, Reese Fayde examined the relationship between power and influence, offering approaches for building consensus and moving ideas forward.
The Return of the IPO: What It Signals About Risk Appetite in Today’s Markets
IPOs reflect market momentum and investors’ risk perception, writes ERM lecturer Saba Zahid.
What I Wish I Knew: Esin Pektas from Construction Administration
Watch: Esin Pektas reminds us that it's never too late to grow. Columbia SPS meets students where they are, making it possible to return to school and come out transformed on the other side. (YouTube)
Technology Marketing: Where Strategy Meets the Real World
Jo Jose (’25SPS), a faculty associate and alum, shares how the M.S. in Technology Management program connects students with industry leaders, collaborative projects, and practical marketing experience.
Designing Voice: A Workshop on the Future of Conflict Resolution
NECR students worked with democratic innovation expert Dr. Marjan Ehsassi to examine how Citizens’ Assemblies can strengthen public participation and address complex policy challenges
Widening the Lens: Spencer Scholar Tess Pergande on Curiosity, Growth, and the Future of Insurance
Insurance Management student Tess Pergande reflects on winning the Spencer Scholarship, the power of big-picture thinking, and why the industry is at an exciting inflection point.