News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

From Chile to Columbia: How Luksic Scholar Brenda Rain Garrido Is Redefining Sustainability Through Indigenous Practice and Economic Innovation

Rain is on a mission to blend her heritage with her economics background to address global sustainability challenges.

In the Media

Construction Administration Alum Showcases Multimillion-Dollar Grand Central Station Project

VP of MTA Construction and Development Matthew Zettwoch shares a sneak peek of the ongoing construction project designed to get things moving a little smoother at Grand Central Station. (NBC New York)

Faculty

Lecturer Won Palisoul on Her Trajectory From Navy Turbine Engineer to Columbia and Beyond

After finding a career in finance through supportive veterans groups, Palisoul gives back to the community with nonprofit work.

Faculty

The Sustainability Management Profession Will Continue to Progress

The profession of sustainability management will continue to progress as it transcends politics.

Student

Soldiers, Scholars, and World-Changers: West Point Officers Sharpen Their Conflict Resolution Skills at Columbia SPS

Captain Treven Treece and Major Theodore De Leeuw share how the NECR program is expanding their ability to “listen, learn, and lead.”

Student

From U.S. Air Force Intelligence Analyst to Financial Advisor

Wealth Management student and U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph Olive shares his unconventional career path.

Faculty

Regulatory Risks and Mitigation Strategies for the Financial Services Industry

A panel discussion moderated by two ERM part-time lecturers revolved around key risks in the financial services industry including AI, asset-liability management, and cybersecurity.

Staff

Congratulations to Columbia SPS Staff Marathoners

It takes dedication and a lot of training to finish a marathon. Find out which SPS staff members ran ones this year.

Student

Student Spotlight: Sarah Brown Transforms Classroom Experience into Climate Action Through Sustainability Science

The former high school earth science teacher shares what inspired her to pursue an M.S. in Sustainability Science and her plans to support sustainability efforts in local communities.

Faculty, School

Teaming Up for a Sustainable Future: How Sports Can Bolster Climate Action

A diverse panel of experts, athletes, and executives explored the sports industry’s collective responsibility to make a positive environmental impact.

Faculty

Protecting the Environment Despite a Dysfunctional National Government

It doesn’t take a doctorate in political science to understand the differences on environmental policy held by today’s national Democratic and Republican parties. It wasn’t always this way.

School

Negotiating Peace through Diplomacy: A U.S. Ambassador Shares Past Triumphs and Future Challenges

At Columbia’s Faculty House, Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat drew back the curtain on life as a diplomat.