News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
America Continues to Decarbonize Despite Federal Opposition
The on-the-ground reality of price and established practices ensures our progress toward a decarbonized energy system.
How the Career Design Lab Innovates to Help Columbia SPS Graduates Find Jobs
Columbia University’s Career Design Lab equips SPS students and alumni with personalized coaching, cutting-edge tools, and industry connections to thrive in today’s competitive job market.
What Really Causes Autism and What We Should Do About It
M.S. in Bioethics Program Director Dr. Robert Klitzman discusses the genetic mutations linked to autism and diagnosis gaps. (The Hastings Center for Bioethics)
Columbia University School of Professional Studies Launches New Online Master’s Program in Biodiversity Data Analytics
Transforming biodiversity data into solutions for a sustainable future.
Welcome to the 2025 Fall Semester
Read Dean Troy Eggers' fall semester message to the School community.
Meeting the Challenges of Educating Tomorrow’s Sustainability Professionals
Sustainability management tackles global challenges by managing organizations in an increasingly complex, interconnected world.
What I Wish I Knew: Faye Fariz from Information & Knowledge Strategy
Watch: “Try everything that you can, explore the city, and be around people who can help you," says recent Information & Knowledge Strategy graduate Faye Fariz in a new video. (YouTube)
Columbia SPS Launches Fellowship to Empower Part-Time Students Starting in Spring 2026
This initiative affirms the School’s commitment to flexibility and excellence in graduate education.
How a Strategic Communication Student Turned a Hackathon Idea into an Award-Winning AI Tool
After winning a competition hosted by the Brown Institute at Columbia, Yanning Tan transformed her prototype into a browser extension to detect bots and combat disinformation.
How SPS Helped One Alum Build a New Career in Real Estate Development
Gary Romaniello’s career took an unexpected turn during the Great Recession. Columbia SPS gave him the tools and the connections to thrive in construction and development.
Become a Leader in Conflict Resolution with This Flexible Graduate Degree
The M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution offers adaptable learning options and a supportive, globally connected community.
Five Priorities to Build an Agile, AI-Ready Workforce
Human Capital Management lecturer Dr. Laura Dannels writes about what organizations need to do to stay competitive, equitable, and future-ready.