News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Shaping Business Transformation
At the 2026 Technology Management Trends event, Deloitte leaders and SPS faculty examined what it takes to scale AI across industries—and where real value is being realized today.
New York City’s Trees Grow on Money
Investing in New York City’s trees would improve health, reduce energy costs, help manage stormwater, and boost property values.
Meeting Midcareer Students’ Needs and Expanding Their Expertise
Through the Nonprofit Management program’s flexible formats—including part-time and online options—two current students are expanding their professional skill sets.
A Decade of Global Excellence: Columbia Sports Management’s Collaboration With FC Bayern Munich
Columbia Sports Management and FC Bayern Munich will host a landmark celebratory event in spring 2026 to mark the 10th anniversary of the academic collaboration.
Retirement’s Blind Spot: Health-Care Costs
Health care is one of retirement’s biggest and most unpredictable costs. Advisors who plan for it early can help safeguard both portfolios and confidence, writes M.P.S. in Wealth Management alum Kara Fransted.
From Principles to Practice: Operationalizing Responsible AI
IKNS lecturers Nicole Alexander and Manail Anis Ahmed offer expert guidance for integrating AI both ethically and responsibly across an entire enterprise.
Modernizing Waste Management in New York City
Modernizing New York City’s waste management will require shifting toward technology-driven systems to reduce costs and impact.
Bundles Scholar Ray Tebout Is Moving the Justice-Impacted Workforce Toward Business Partnerships
On March 25, community members, Columbia University students, and local scholars gathered at the Lee C. Bollinger Forum for a conversation led by A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholar Ray Tebout. (Columbia Neighbors)
Inside the AI Shift: Applied Analytics Alum on Building Smarter Systems in Finance
Barry Feng discusses using AI to automate financial systems, strengthen data quality, and help shape the industry’s shift toward an AI-driven future.
Announcing the 2026 Graduation Ceremony Faculty and Student Speakers
We are thrilled to announce that Mary Sormanti and Scott Rosner will serve as faculty speakers, and Aaman Basra and Thomas Quinn will serve as student speakers at the SPS Graduation ceremonies.
From Problem to Solution: Creating Real-World Impact Through the Information & Knowledge Strategy Capstone
How the IKNS capstone projects prepare graduates to tackle real-world challenges and help sponsors achieve their strategic goals.
Where Passion Meets Systems: Sustaining Impact in Nonprofit Work
Crashonda Andrew, senior vice president of global philanthropy at United Way, discussed fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the evolving role of philanthropy during a Nonprofit Management Lunch and Learn session.