News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

Are Critical Thinking Skills Relevant in the Age of AI?

Senior lecturer and associate academic director of the M.S. in Applied Analytics program David Kreutter argues that there is still value in human analytical thinking.

Student

The SPS Student Government Secretary’s Impressive Path to Columbia

Some twists and turns have led Hardi Vadher on a fascinating educational and professional journey.

Faculty, In the Media

Nonprofit Groups Are in the Trump Administration’s Crosshairs

Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Nonprofit Management program director and former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party, wrote an op-ed for MSNBC about the House passing a bill that would give the executive branch the power to strip nonprofits of tax exempt status (MSNBC)

Alumni, Student

SPS Alumni Give Back to Current Students at a Recent Career Design Lab Event

SPS students networked and received helpful career advice from SPS alumni.

Student

How One Sustainability Management Student Wants to Make an Impact on Environmental Policy in Chile

Luksic Scholar Roberto Beltrán Sáez is studying the rising frequency of natural disasters to come up with solutions for improving quality of life.

Faculty

A Mission to Advance Global Health Security and Fight Cervical Cancer

Nonprofit Management Lecturer Richard Feiner on his work with the G20/G7 Health and Development Partnership.

Faculty

Why It Is Important for Business Students to Stay Informed About Current Events

ERM Part-Time Lecturer Celia Kapsomera discusses the value of real-world examples in building risk management knowledge and skills.

Alumni

Your Story: How the Sports Management Program Helped One Alumna Land Her Dream Role

Angela Yang credits the graduate program for providing her with opportunities and connections that helped her secure a job at the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Faculty

Elon Musk and the Search for Government Efficiency and Effectiveness

Enhancing government effectiveness requires detailed, strategic, and often difficult work.

Faculty, In the Media

14 Ways to Cope with Depression and Better Your Mental Health

In a guest column for The Washington Post, Bioethics Program Director Dr. Bob Klitzman discusses steps and strategies to alleviate depression. (The Washington Post)

Faculty, In the Media

A Conversation on Healing ‘Spiritual Injury’

Bioethics Program Director Dr. Bob Klitzman recently appeared on the First Opinion Podcast to discuss how chaplains play a particular role in patient care and hospital culture.
(STAT First Opinion Podcast)

Faculty

Brain Power Revealed: The Neuroscience of Human Behavior

Hidden deep inside our brain is a small structure that regulates our response to danger. Despite its size, it has a major impact on our behavior.