News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

Sports Management Student Summer Brown Named a 2024 Campbell Award Winner

The Campbell Award is given to graduating students who exemplify leadership and the Columbia spirit.

Faculty

Questioning Mayor Adams’ Commitment to Protecting NYC’s Environment

Mayor Adams is a superb advocate for environmental quality and environmental justice, but the city government he runs doesn’t always seem to follow through.

Student

Student Government Members Reflect on a Year of Advocacy and Giving Back

This year’s cohort of SPS Student Government officers share some of their most meaningful moments and achievements.

Student

Columbia SPS Students Showcase Ideas for a Better Future at SPS Next

Four student speakers shared their stories and experiences, presenting unique solutions for fostering a more sustainable and equitable future.

Faculty, School

Columbia SPS Equips Leaders for Booming Sustainability Management Field

Highlights from this year’s Sustainability Management program.

School

How Columbians Can Navigate Communication Challenges in the “Post-truth Era”

On March 27, the Columbia University School of Professional Studies hosted a panel discussion on communication challenges as part of the Dialogue Across Difference initiative.

Faculty

Congestion Pricing Is Nearly Here

It is indeed ironic that Democratic New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Republican Representative Nicole Malliotakis from Staten Island, and Democratic Representative Josh Gottheimer from New Jersey all share intense opposition to congestion pricing south of 60th street in Manhattan.

School

Meet the 2024 Student Marshals

Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.

Faculty

Australia's War on Elon Musk

Listen to Technology Management Program Director Alexis Wichowski interviewed on Australia's ABC Radio National about Elon Musk accusing Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of censorship.

School

Science Storyteller Lucy Cooke Uses Humor to Share Insights on Sex, Sloths, and Sustainability

“The Surprising Truth about Storytelling” provided insights into the complexities of science writing, morality, and the diversity of behavior observed in nature.

Faculty

Environmental Sustainability and Consumption

The best way to achieve environmental sustainability is to develop a circular economy with services and products that have the least possible impact on the environment. Attacking consumption is futile and a waste of effort.

School

How One Initiative Is Enlisting Entrepreneurs To Do Good In the World

Since 2020, the Greater Good Challenge at Columbia University School of Professional Studies has helped to launch projects that will help society.