News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

New IKNS Course Brings Anthropology to Business Strategy

IKNS lecturer Jessica Malloy shares insights into her new course, which equips students with ethnographic tools to better understand people, culture, and power as drivers of innovation.

Alumni

Strengthening Women’s Networks

Nonprofit Management alum Kate Konecny Pope is the new co-chair of Columbia’s She Opened the Door Committee.

Faculty

New York and Every American State and City Continue to Protect the Environment as the Federal Government Retreats

As the federal government retreats from environmental regulation, states and cities are stepping up.

Student

NECR Summer 2025 Capstone Presentations Showcase Global Perspectives

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students presented their final capstone projects this summer, highlighting research-driven solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Faculty

The Real Technology Crisis at Banks Is Cultural

Outdated systems aren’t the real problem. A deeper leadership shift is needed—especially as AI transforms the financial landscape, writes ERM part-time lecturer Raj Mittal.

Student

Leading the World Toward a Sustainable Future Through Data and AI

Applied Analytics student M. Rake Lingor Anggoro discusses his research, presented to the IEEE SusTech 2025 Conference, on the use of AI in agriculture and beyond.

Faculty

School Days: State of Sportsbiz Education

Sports Management lecturer Mary Scott discusses the evolution of academic sports programs, the importance of industry connections, and how students can best prepare for a successful career in the sports world. (Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee Podcast)

Faculty, School

Playing for the Planet: Sports, Sustainability, and Climate Action

The Sustainability Science and Sustainability Management programs hosted a Climate Week NYC panel exploring how athletes, venues, and organizations are driving environmental change through sports.

In the Media

Sustainability Management Students Reimagine New Jersey Park as a Model for Climate Resilience

Columbia SPS Sustainability Management students partnered with Green Ridgewood to develop strategies for transforming the park into a model of resilience, sustainability, and flood mitigation. (NorthJersey.com)

School

Mark Your Calendar: Columbia ERM’s Fall 2025 Event Lineup

From AI in finance to global economic shifts, the Enterprise Risk Management program is bringing together top experts, authors, and alumni for a dynamic semester of events.

School

SPS Introduces New Biodiversity Data Analytics Program with Launch Event: Here’s How to Attend

The discussion will feature a panel of distinguished experts in biodiversity conservation, data analytics, business, and finance.

Faculty

New York City: Diversity, Energy, and Creativity

New York City's prosperity, dynamism, and creativity are a product of the city's diversity.