News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

Building Peace: How One Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Student Is Merging Theory with Real-World Practice

NECR student Sarah Farber shares how her studies in the Columbia SPS program have deepened her understanding of conflict and peacebuilding.

Alumni

Beyond Bedside Manner: The Importance of Art and Story in Vascular Surgery

M.S. in Narrative Medicine alum Ezra Schwartz ('18SPS) believes storytelling, listening, and observational skills are fundamental to medical practice.

Faculty

Four Valuable Lessons on Technology’s Role in Social Innovation

Find out how we can harness new technologies to create meaningful change and empower communities.

Student

How the Yellow Ribbon Program Gave a Nonprofit Management Student an Invaluable Academic Opportunity

Solenne Montgomery, an M.S. in Nonprofit Management student and daughter of a U.S. military veteran, is using program resources to improve social equity and civil engagement.

Faculty

Destroying the U.S. EPA and the False Tradeoff Between Environmental Quality and Economic Growth

The destruction of organizational capacity in the EPA threatens our economic growth, health, and natural environment.

In the Community, School

Columbia SPS Welcomes the Second Cohort of Career Catalyst Interns

The internship program offers resources and work experience for young people seeking to rejoin the workforce or pursue further education.

Faculty

A Bioethics Fireside Chat: Dr. Anthony Fauci on His Legacy, Public Health and Evidence-Based Leadership

Addressing the importance of science-based information in times of rampant disinformation.

Alumni, Faculty

Why a Master’s in Wealth Management from Columbia Is More than Graduate Education

M.P.S. in Wealth Management alumnus and course associate Miles Sharpe explores the evolving wealth management landscape and highlights how graduate education and inspiring teaching foster lifelong learning and strong alumni connections.

Alumni

This Recent Alumna Is Already Creating Lasting Impact in the Public Sector

Niveditha Girish Hesaraghatta shares what she learned as an Applied Analytics student and how it empowered her to make a difference in her work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Faculty

A Fresh Perspective on Business Analytics from a Master in the Field

IKNS lecturer Katherine Koontz shares what AI could mean for the future of data-driven business decisions.

Faculty

The Fact-Free Opposition to Congestion Pricing in New York

While it is too early to judge the impact of the congestion pricing fee, early indicators are positive.

Alumni

Building a Better NYC: How a Construction Administration Alum Is Shaping His City’s Urban Landscape

Sam McTavey (’25SPS, CNAD) shares insights on managing NYC’s construction regulations and leading transformative projects like the LaGuardia Airport redevelopment.