Project Management News
Follow Me: A Lasting Leadership Legacy of 9/11, 25 Years On
Project Management Professor Howard N. Apsan reflects on the enduring lessons of 9/11 and the leadership-by-example legacy of the first responders who ran toward danger.
The Future of Urban Transportation Should Be Underground
Project Management Program Director Evangelia Ieronymaki reflects on how underground transportation infrastructure can help dense cities reclaim surface space while balancing engineering, environmental and operational trade-offs.
Building What Matters: How Frank Cupo Found Purpose Through Project Leadership
Frank Cupo (’21SPS) is applying his leadership and project management expertise to shape the future of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Building the Future: How Columbia SPS Prepares Construction Project Leaders
Designed for professionals seeking leadership roles, the Construction concentration equips students with the skills to navigate complexity, risk, and real-world project delivery.
Columbia Project Management Students Get a Front-Row View of a New York City Landmark in the Making
Program Director Dr. Evangelia Ieronymaki reflects on how an experiential learning opportunity immersed students in the planning, coordination, and construction challenges shaping the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
Leadership Under Pressure: What Project Managers Need Now
From the FIFA World Cup to cybersecurity and public infrastructure, project leaders discussed what it takes to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and keep complex initiatives on track.
Managing for a Sustainable Future: Inside the Sustainability Management Concentration at Columbia SPS
The Sustainability concentration equips project managers with the expertise to navigate environmental challenges, resource constraints, and organizational transformation in a rapidly changing world.
Inside the New M.S. in Project Management Program’s Technology Management Concentration
As technology reshapes every industry, this concentration trains professionals to lead at the intersection of strategy, systems, and execution.
New Study Synthesizes Excavation Case Histories to Improve Infrastructure Design and Construction Risk Management
A new study co-authored by Columbia SPS faculty member Evangelia Ieronymaki synthesizes more than 1,500 excavation case histories, offering engineers and project managers new empirical benchmarks to better evaluate deformation, strengthen monitoring, and manage risk in dense urban construction.
Connecting Theory to Real-World Practice in Construction Management
How SPS helped guide Azmat Aulakh to become a more effective construction leader and mentor in the tristate area.
Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change
The SPS public event series will explore leadership, lifelong learning, and competitive advantage in a changing world.
How One SPS Alum Is Helping Shape the Next Generation of Project Managers
Construction Administration lecturer and SPS alumna Sadia Janjua shares how her industry experience is shaping the new Master of Science in Project Management and preparing students to lead complex projects.