News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Reefs, Roots, and Restoration: Sustainability Science Students Dive into Hands-on Learning in the Cayman Islands
Exploring the new SUSCI course, Sustainability and Resilience of Tropical Coastal Ecosystems.
Stopping the Stomp: Reconsidering the Campaign Against the Spotted Lanternfly
Entomologist Bekka Brodie, a faculty member in the new M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics program, discusses the need for more data behind insect research.
Climate Change in Perspective
While addressing climate change is crucial, we must not lose sight of other challenges to human and environmental well-being.
Subway Science: Sustainability Students Track NYC Subway Air Quality
Sustainability Science student Michael Jordan and his capstone teammates reflect on their findings about particulate matter underground.
Corporations Persist in Pursuing Sustainability Management
Despite weakened governmental mandates, corporations are continuing to embed sustainability practices into routine operations.
Never Too Late: What My 80-Year-Old Grandma Taught Me About Trust and Money
A family lesson in late-in-life investing inspired M.P.S. in Wealth Management student Emily Brown-Baker to explore how empathy and ethics shape lasting client relationships.
Columbia’s 2025 Sports Management Conference Examines the Shifting Landscape of Sports Leadership
Sports executives reflected on leading through transformation and preparing for the next era of sports.
Empathy as a Superpower
Enterprise Risk Management Part-Time Lecturer Saba Zahid highlights the importance of empathy in the workplace and beyond.
Learning to Balance Human and Corporate Needs in Human Capital Management
HCM lecturer Silvana Nuzzo highlights lessons from her teaching and career in both consulting and HR.
Shaping the Future of Project Management
M.S. in Project Management Program Director Evangelia Ieronymaki shares how the new Columbia SPS program prepares leaders to manage complex projects through core training and four specialized concentrations.
Welcoming the 2025–2026 Columbia SPS CUNY Fellows to the School
Learn about the incredible students who make up the second cohort of Columbia SPS CUNY Fellows.
The 2025 Elections Are Coming—and the Numbers Could Have a Lasting Impact
What happens in this year’s state races won’t stay local, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher.