News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

The One Percent Promise and the Potential of New York City’s Parks

NYC’s 1% parks pledge could revitalize green spaces and expand equitable access citywide.

Faculty

Are There Moral Victories in Politics? Analytics Says … Maybe?

Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher on why analytics is treating Democrat Aftyn Behn’s defeat as a warning sign for the GOP in 2026.

Student

Columbia University’s Technology Management Program Launches Collaboration with Deloitte

The master’s program has established a new industry collaboration with the consulting and professional services organization.

Student

Meet Nonprofit Management SPS Student Government Representative Sa'mya Monique Wilson

The first-year student brings her passion for community and public service to her role at SPSSG.

Alumni

The Path of an Ombuds: How Curiosity About People Became a Calling

NECR alum Isar Mahanian reflects on the ombuds profession and opportunities for meaningful human connection through negotiation and conflict resolution.

Faculty

The New Rules of Winning: What the 2025 Election Taught Us About Data, Messaging, and Populist Momentum

At a recent Columbia SPS Political Analytics event, top strategists unpacked the forces reshaping voter behavior—and the analytical strategies driving decisive victories.

Faculty

Trump’s Policies are Making the Planet Warmer, the Economy Weaker, and Dividing a Frightened Public

The Trump administration's policies have accelerated global warming, weakened the U.S. economy, & deepened political divisions.

Faculty

Unsettled Ground

Sustainability Management Professor of Professional Practice Lynnette Widder on efforts to reclaim the ecological and economic value of New York’s excavated soil. (Urban Omnibus)

Student

Where the City Becomes the Classroom: Lessons in Sustainability Across NYC

The Sustainability and Urban Form: Redevelopment, Reuse, and Ecological Design summer course showcased New York City’s unique solutions to sustainability challenges.

Student

From Mumbai to Manhattan: How IKNS Expanded My Definition of Leadership

Student Takshika Jambhule shares her journey from engineer to strategist—and lessons from her time in the IKNS program.

Faculty

A Conversation with Dr. Steven Cohen: Leadership, Innovation, and the Future of Sustainability

Dr. Cohen shares insights with the MethaneMatters podcast on the projects driving his work—and why pragmatic innovation remains essential to a sustainable future.

Student

Columbia’s Bioethics Program: A Powerful Foundation for Future Physicians

The interdisciplinary curriculum helps future physicians develop insights and perspectives that set them apart in medical school and beyond.