News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Alumni

An Eastern Principle of Relational Autonomy Shaped Attitudes Toward Mask Mandate During the COVID-19 Pandemic

M.S. in Bioethics alum Shui Shan Isabel Hwang on how the execution of mask mandates revealed regional and cultural differences between the US and East Asia (Voices in Bioethics Journal)

Student

Stadiums, Boardrooms, and Unforgettable Matches: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Spain's Top Sports Venues

Sports Management student Isabela Krslovic shares highlights from her week touring Madrid and learning from Spain’s leading sports professionals.

In the Media

Athletes Can Lead the ‘Climate Comeback’ On and Off the Field

Learn more about a Columbia SPS event moderated by the director of external affairs and communications for Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science. (Newsweek)

Student

Technology Management Residency Students Learn Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Experts

SPS welcomed students to an in-person residency featuring workshops, sessions with tech leaders, and a site visit to Microsoft Garage.

School

Inaugural Project Management Event Explores Leadership in the Age of AI: Here's How to Attend

Industry experts and faculty will discuss the future of project leadership at Columbia SPS’s first Project Management event.

Faculty

Reflections on NYC Climate Week: The Centrality of Changing Culture and Technology

Today, environmental sustainability is at the center of our culture, values, organizational management, politics, and policy.

Faculty

A Narrative Medicine Alum’s Story of Survival and Helping Others Through Storytelling

Joseph Eveld’s journey, from adolescent cancer survivor to Columbia narrative medicine leader, illustrates how storytelling transforms healing, teaching, and research in the medical humanities.

In the Media

Athletes Can Lead the "Climate Comeback" On and Off the Field

At Monday's Playing for the Planet event, hosted by Columbia SPS, speakers used their unique perspectives as athletes, activists, and organizers to discuss how sports can be an entry point for climate action. (Newsweek)

Student

Columbia University’s Wealth Management Advancing Opportunity Fellowship Announces Its 2025–2026 Recipients

Allyson Bakos and Tina Grant are this year’s Wealth Management Advancing Opportunity Fellows.

Student

Inside Coinbase: Technology Management Students Get a Glimpse into the Future of Regulated Crypto

Students toured Coinbase’s NYC office to hear firsthand how the company is blending innovation with regulation.

Alumni

Building Thriving Communities Through Strategic Storytelling

Strategic Communication alumna Amerika Blair is making an impact in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama, through the Sustainable Cities Initiative.

Faculty

The Stability of Risk Assessment: Actuarial Science as a Secure Career Investment

Actuarial Science Program Director Regina Dolgoarshinnykh highlights the advantages of pursuing an actuarial science degree in today’s complex job market.