News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
ROARing Lions: How Seven Columbia Wealth Management Students Turned a Marathon Into a Movement
“Running the Marine Corps Marathon in honor of those who have served in our Columbia community made it all the more special,” shares Wealth Management student Katie Tschida (’26SPS).
The Green Jobs Boom Continues
Demand for green talent is rising rapidly, underscoring the strength of the sustainability job market & need for trained staff.
How One Insurance Professional Turned Curiosity into Career Growth at Columbia SPS
M.P.S. in Insurance Management student Sam Tarter shares how focus and drive helped him turn a chance internship into a thriving career, and why Columbia’s program was the right next step.
Chemistry to Climate: Michael Jordan’s Journey Into Sustainability Science at Columbia
From chemical engineering at Tuskegee to sea level research at Columbia, Michael Jordan is charting a purposeful path into sustainability science.
Measuring What Matters: The Rising Demand for Biodiversity Data Leaders
Columbia marked the launch of its Biodiversity Data Analytics program with a panel that explored how better data—and the people who know how to use it—can shape conservation, policy, and business.
Automation Complacency: Navigating the Ethical Challenges of AI in Healthcare
The Bioethics program hosted a panel discussion exploring how complacency and over-reliance on AI threatens patient care and clinical relationships.
The Art of Analytics—From Data to Decisions
Insights from Applied Analytics lecturer David Kreutter on the importance of big-picture thinking.
Universal Childcare and a Sustainable New York City
Universal childcare in NYC could improve affordability, quality of life, economic participation, and long-term sustainability.
How Cognitive Bias Shapes Risk—and What Leaders Can Do About It
At a recent Columbia SPS Author Spotlight, ERM Associate Director and Lecturer Rich Lauria and Capita Solutions CEO John Burkhardt explored how managing risk starts with understanding the mind.
Smarter Projects and Stronger Leaders in the Age of AI
Columbia’s new Project Management program hosted a cross-disciplinary discussion about the changing face of project leadership and the essential skills needed to rise to today’s challenges.
H. Art Taylor Honored with Independent Sector’s John W. Gardner Leadership Award
The M.S. in Nonprofit Management lecturer was recognized for his leadership and achievements in the nonprofit sector.
New Actuarial Society Leaders Aim to Strengthen Community and Expand Outreach
The Actuarial Society of Columbia University is redefining what it means to build community in the field, connecting students across SPS and forging ties with societies beyond Columbia.