News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

What I Learned at Columbia’s NECR Summer Residency

From theory-rich coursework to real-world conflict mapping, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution student Eugenia Pozas reflects on what she learned during her immersive in-person experience in New York.

Alumni

How One Alum Used Her Second Chance at Life to Consider Life-and-Death Questions in Bioethics

Alumna Randi Fain’s winding journey to medicine and Columbia’s Bioethics program.

Student

Pushing Personal Boundaries to Gain Bigger Breakthroughs

HBCU Fellow Tre’von Conner shares how the IKNS curriculum at Columbia is helping him learn how to effectively tackle organizational challenges.

Faculty

Professional Risk Management: The Secret to Any Successful Business

Columbia SPS Enterprise Risk Management part-time lecturer Duncan Campbell shares how he leverages his skill set to ensure business stability and performance.

Faculty

EPA’s Climate Science Fiction

The Trump Administration’s disregard of the climate crisis is becoming increasingly visible throughout the U.S. government.

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Michael Clark from Sports Management

Watch: Sports Management student Michael Clark shares the importance of getting out of your shell and meeting other community members. (YouTube)

Student

How One Student Amplifies Voices Through Photography and Filmmaking

M.S. in Strategic Communication student Ketaki Sonali Upasani’s story of teaching filmmaking skills to marginalized youth in Mumbai.

Alumni

Reflecting on the Technology Management Residencies: Connection, Growth, and New Possibilities in New York City

Recent Technology Management graduate Kalia Aragon reflects on the in-person experiences that bookended her journey through the program.

Faculty

The Success and Challenges of Congestion Pricing in New York City

New York City’s mass transit system is central to the region’s economic vitality; congestion pricing can help revitalize it.

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Emilia Puente from Actuarial Science

Watch: Current Actuarial Science student, Emilia Puente, note that when you get to SPS, "make the most of all the resources that are available." (YouTube)

Student

Studying at Columbia Gives You the Opportunity to Experience New York City

Watch Columbia SPS student, Alexandra, explain how “New York is a global getaway.” (YouTube)

Faculty

Bridging the Gap Between Practice and Pedagogy in Risk Management

Real-world expertise, collaborative teaching, and student engagement fuel the Enterprise Risk Management program at Columbia SPS, writes part-time lecturer Ben Perlman.