News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

How MetLife Stadium Was Transformed into New York New Jersey Stadium for the Eight 2026 FIFA World Cup Matches: Bill Squires on 39 Years in the Sports Industry

A Lecturer in Columbia’s M.S. in Sports Management program, Squires brought decades of experience in Entertainment Facilities and Events Management to his role as the Chief Venues Officer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee.

BNY’s INSITE 2026 Conference: Learning Beyond the Classroom

Columbia University’s M.P.S. in Wealth Management program gives students direct access to the leaders, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of finance.

What I Wish I Knew: Munira Ahmed from Nonprofit Management

Watch: Munira Ahmed speaks to how the relationships that take root at Columbia SPS often extend far past graduation. (YouTube)

Nobody Knows: Columbia SPS Experts Explore How AI Is Reshaping Work

As AI continues to reshape organizations and careers, Columbia SPS experts discuss the skills, governance, and mindset professionals need to thrive.

As The Job Market Changes, How Professional Education Must Adapt

As AI and industry transform work, Columbia SPS faculty discuss the future of professional education.

Our Federal Government Now Promotes Energy Inefficiency

Rolling back policies that encourage energy efficiency increases costs for consumers and weakens economic competitiveness.

A Conversation with Dr. Kevin Visconti, Interim Director of the M.S. in Strategic Communication Program

The newly appointed interim director discusses his student-centered philosophy, the role of AI and critical thinking, and why this is a dynamic moment to study strategic communication in New York City.

Findability in the AI Age

As generative AI changes how users organize, locate, and confirm information, trust still depends on tracing claims back to evidence.

What I Wish I Knew: Shauna Romrell from Sports Management

Watch: Shauna Romrell advises incoming students to fully immerse themselves in both Columbia and New York City as a whole. (YouTube)

Nonprofit Leaders and Columbia SPS Experts Tackle the Current Climate of Social Impact

Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management program convened nonprofit leaders, students, and changemakers for a two-part Accelerator Series exploring adaptive leadership, innovation, AI, and the evolving future of the sector.

New York City’s Centrality, Innovation, and Economic Dynamism Continue

New York City’s enduring strength lies in its unmatched concentration of talent, innovation, and global connectivity.

The Party of Three Nobody Wanted to Attend

ERM part-time lecturer Tahmina Day warns of new security risks for organizations working with third-party vendors in the age of AI.