News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

How Local Nonprofits Evolve and Adapt to Meet Community Needs

Rich Baum, president and CEO of Educational Alliance, recently spoke with Program Director Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. about his extensive experience with New York City nonprofits.

Faculty

The Slow Roll-Out of Mandatory Residential Organic Waste Recycling in New York City

Education is key in building public support and participation in organic waste recycling programs.

School

What to Do in New York City During the Spring Semester

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

Student

Perfecting a Pitch and Personal Branding with Sports Industry Leaders

Students polished their elevator pitches with professional support in a networking event hosted by the M.S. in Sports Management program.

In the Community

5+ Uptown Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Volunteer Projects and Community Celebrations

From food drives to beautification projects, here are a few ways to honor Dr. King's legacy of social impact Uptown. (Columbia Neighbors)

Faculty

The Importance of Purpose and Mission: A Nonprofit Management Lunch & Learn Discussion

Former New York City Social Services Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins joined Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. for the program’s Program Director Lunch and Learn webinar series.

Student

Van Life in NYC: A Sustainability Management Student’s Unique Living Experience

For SPS student Gerardo Rios Garcia, living in a converted van has been part of a larger commitment to balancing adventure with his academic goals in sustainability.

Faculty

The Fires of L.A. and the Crisis of Climate Resiliency

We need a national system of home and community insurance to manage large-scale, post-disaster reconstruction.

Faculty

How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Post-Election Challenges in the Field

Columbia’s Nonprofit Management graduate program recently hosted an event that gave students and alumni the opportunity to meet Program Director Dr. Basil A. Smikle, Jr.

Faculty

Excelling in Finance Is More Than Memorizing Theories

Columbia’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program equips students to analyze trends, apply knowledge, and communicate insights, writes ERM lecturer Owen Lau.

Faculty

Nuclear Renaissance: The Rebirth of Power and Protection

“In this era, data is the new gold, and energy the pickaxe,” writes Insurance Management course associate Cory Mangum. “The insurance industry … must rise to meet the moment.”

Student

Investing in Yourself: Leveraging Education to Drive Wealth Management Success

Wealth management industry veteran Todd Cassler shares insights on the value of targeted education and balancing work and personal growth.