News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Simplified Method for Predicting Building Response to Tunneling

Construction Administration Associate Director Evangelia Ieronymaki’s research advances a structural model that may improve the safety and efficiency of tunneling projects.

Columbia SPS CUNY Fellow Andrea Garcia on Resolving Conflict Within the Justice System

The Columbia SPS student says she hopes to use the skills she’s acquiring in the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program to make a meaningful impact in the legal field.

How Make-A-Wish Creates Experiences of a Lifetime for Children Facing Extraordinary Challenges

Phil Lussier, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish Metro New York and Western New York, joined in a recent Nonprofit Management webinar.

Announcing the 2025 Graduation Ceremony Faculty and Student Speakers

Dean Eggers announced the speakers for the morning and afternoon ceremonies for 2025 SPS Graduation.

New Course Presentation: Third Party Risk Management - Financial Services

Watch: Shahryar Shaghaghi, professor of professional practice in M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management and director of the M.S. in Technology Management program, present his new course. (YouTube)

Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Student Drives Meaningful Change in NYC Safety

Jordyn Polet (’24SPS, NECR) shares how an NECR fieldwork course has given her the tools to drive meaningful change.

The Sustainable City Needs to Reduce Motor Vehicle Traffic

An environmentally sustainable city requires infrastructure that makes mobility possible without personal transportation.

Updating English Language Teaching to Reflect Different Realities

The American Language Program’s Winter Conference focused on how use of the English language is evolving and its effects on teaching and learning.

Human Resources Is the Heartbeat of a Company

Dr. Timo Sandritter says Columbia’s Human Capital Management program has the depth and structure to help students unpack the intricacies of HR.

Navigating the “Long Jump” Career Transition

After transitioning from corporate litigator to a new product manager role, Julie Meyer (’24SPS, Insurance Management) shares insights on how she took a major leap forward in her career.

An Applied Analytics Student’s Journey from Electrical Engineering to Cloud Computing

Applied Analytics student Oche Oche-Obe came to the program because of his deep passion for data and its transformative power.

Spotlighting Women's Impact on Global Peace Initiatives

A recent event hosted by the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program explored the power of women's contributions to peacemaking and social justice through art, activism, and diplomacy.