News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Future-Proofing with Tech: How the Technology Management Program Curriculum Evolves with a Rapidly Advancing Industry

Learn about the latest developments in the Technology Management program’s innovative curriculum.

Bridging Gaps and Pioneering Innovation: How My Career Trajectory Changed During the Insurance Management Program

Recent INSM alum Warren Ting shares why the program has been "transformative" for his career.

Sports Business Journal Forty Under 40: Stephanie Marciano

Sports Management program alum Stephanie Marciano oversees a portfolio that includes the NWSL; NASCAR; the ACC; the Charlotte Hornets and Charlotte FC; the Detroit Pistons; the Las Vegas Aces; and a USGA partnership. (Sports Business Journal)

How One Construction Administration Alum Is Challenging the Way the Industry Measures Value

Tanya Deegoju discusses how the M.S. in Construction Administration prepared her for a career in the construction industry.

The Importance of Amazon Abandoning Plastic Shipping Air Pillows

Shifting consumer and producer behavior is motivated by a growing awareness of environmental issues.

Applied Analytics Lecturer Selected as a Fellow in the American Statistical Association

Birol Emir talks about his passion for teaching and pushing the discipline forward.

A Strategic Communication Lecturer's Journey from his Columbia Roots to the Navy, White House, and Wall Street

Khalid Azim speaks about his personal connections to Columbia and the power of education.

Wealth Management Insights from Financial Advisor and SPS Alum Nick Colombo

Nick joined the program to enhance his expertise and broaden his professional network.

Food Waste, Food Insecurity, and the Circular Economy

The issue of food waste is multi-dimensional and is both an environmental and ethical issue.

Army Veteran and Environmental Advocate: A Sustainability Science Student’s Journey to Columbia

Olivia Colton reflects on her experience in the military and how it connects with her education in environmental conservation.

Sayantani DasGupta, Senior Lecturer in Narrative Medicine, Awarded Two Grants for Her Work with Incite’s Pedagogy of Listening Lab

These grants will fund a symposium and a new course designed to enhance listening skills and promote inclusive, transformative dialogue across diverse academic disciplines.

Learn about Human Rights in the Face of Conflict from a Veteran in the Field

David Marshall, a Columbia Summer instructor, shares insights from his extensive career in human rights.