News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Rita Charon Reflects on a Life of Narrative Medicine
In the fall 2018 issue of Humanities, NEH Chairman Jon Parrish interviews Dr. Rita Charon.
Craig Irvine Writes an Appreciation of Rita Charon
Craig Irvine, who has known Dr. Rita Charon for 20 years, has written an appreciation of her life and career.
Rainforest-Friendly Livelihoods Can Be More Lucrative Than Gold Mining
Sustainable activities—including Brazil nut harvesting and fish farming—can outpace the financial gains of gold mining,
SPS Community Relations Offers Career Discovery Lab for High School Students
School of Professional Studies Community Relations department is collaborating with the Columbia Double Discovery Center
Americans to Receive Cell Phone Alert From Trump in First National Test
Americans to Receive Cell Phone Alert From Trump in First National Test
Cheryl Dixon Speaks on Advertising Week Panel
Strategic Communication lecturer Cheryl Dixon took part in a panel discussion on brands engaging conscious consumers.
Conflict As A Catalyst For Corporate Success
Conflict can help—rather than hurt—an organization, writes Dean Jason Wingard.
The Five Biggest Bioethical Issues of the Next Five Years
Dr. Robert Klitzman, of the Master of Science in Bioethics program, predicts the 5 biggest bioethical issues of next 5 years.
Want to Help After a Disaster? Consider Waiting.
What’s the best way to help victims, immediate needs or long-term?
SPS Welcomes Inaugural Master’s Cohorts in San Francisco
Hybrid study combines online coursework with several consecutive days of intensive, in-person coursework during most terms.
Dr. Greg Witkowski Champions Courses in Experiential Philanthropy
Dr. Greg Witkowski revealed early findings from his research on student learning outcomes of experiential philanthropy courses.
Five Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Dr. Beth Fisher-Yoshida, of the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program suggests five ways to reduce overwhelmed feeling.