News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

How Effective Communication Elevates Technical Professionals into Leaders

In a recent Author Spotlight, ERM Program Director Sim Segal shared actionable strategies from his book, Communication Skills for Technical Professionals, showing how strong communication can turn technical talent into leadership impact.

Faculty

Technology-Forcing Policy and Electric Vehicles

Technology and policy shape each other as innovation drives lawmakers to adapt, and policies can speed the adoption of new tech.

Closing the Loop: Kaitlin Reese’s Path to Circular Economy Leadership

Sustainability Management student Kaitlin Reese shares how her experience at Columbia SPS is shaping her current work in the circular economy.

Student

Beyond Academics: Finding a Family at SPSSG Leadership

SPSSG President Jo Jose (Technology Management, ’25SPS) shares how her time at Columbia has taught her the true value of community.

Faculty

2026 Outlook: Creating a Blueprint for Leading Business Transformation in the Age of AI

Here's what Technology Management Program Director Shahryar Shaghaghi says consulting leaders need to master in 2026 to stay ahead.

Student

Negotiation in Practice: Columbia SPS Students Share Insights from the 2025 N-Conference

Two Negotiation and Conflict Resolution students reflect on insights and lessons gained at this year’s conference.

In the Media

How Zohran Mamdani, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Aftyn Behn Have Blazed a New Path

To succeed in 2026, candidates must stop renting voter attention and instead build authentic, direct audiences that pay lifelong dividends, writes Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher. (PRWeek)

Student

Ethical Decision-Making in Practice: Lessons from Philosophy and the Modern Workplace

A guest lecture by philosopher and consultant Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie challenged Strategic Communication students to apply ethical theory to professional decisions.

Alumni

From Here to Impact: An Alum’s Journey from Nonprofit Management Student to CCS Fundraising

Ruijie (Janice) Bi says support from the SPS Career Design Lab and alumni connections helped her launch a consulting career.

School

Introducing the Columbia SPS Dean’s Fellowship Program

A new Columbia SPS fellowship will provide up to $30,000 toward the costs of master’s programs beginning in fall 2026.

Student

Guided by Expertise: The Mentorship that Elevated My Columbia NECR Experience

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Treven Treece shares how the guidance he received prepared him for his next mission, teaching the Corps of Cadets at West Point.

Faculty

The Rising Demand for Project Managers: Why the World Needs More Project Leaders

With millions of new roles emerging worldwide, project management is now one of the fastest-growing career paths, writes M.S. in Project Management program director Evangelia Ieronymaki.