News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Student

A Blueprint for NYC’s Future: Construction Administration Students Tour the Site of JPMorgan Chase's New All-Electric Global Headquarters

Students from Columbia's Construction Administration program recently embarked on a site visit to 270 Park Avenue, where they gained firsthand exposure to the ongoing development of JPMorgan Chase's future global headquarters.

Faculty

This Month’s Presidential Primaries Will Set the Stage for the Fall

Political Analytics lecturer David Wolfson shares what to watch for this primary season—and which early contest may prove a make-or-break battle for one major candidate.

Alumni

Strategic Communication Alum Zoia Kozakov Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Zoia Kozakov ('20SPS) is vice president and product leader for tokenization at JPMorgan Chase. (Forbes)

Faculty

The Importance of Corporate Climate Disclosure and Measuring the Financial Costs of Environmental Impacts

The ongoing effort to measure and report environmental impacts in the private and public sectors will embed environmental considerations in corporate and government decision-making like never before, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

Faculty

The Real Impact of Fake News: The Rise of Political Misinformation—and How We Can Combat Its Influence

Misinformation has a growing impact on our lives and communities today, and could become a decisive issue in the 2024 presidential election.

Faculty

The Regulation of Air Pollution That Crosses State Borders

Our world and our economy are becoming more technologically complex and interconnected, and our need for agile and responsive regulation is growing, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

In the Community

A Local Columbia Scholar Talks About the Importance of Community Relationships in His Work

Ken Miles, A'Lelia Bundles Community Scholar, recently spoke to an audience at The Forum about his work in the program.

Faculty

The Uses and Limits of Global Climate Conferences

Global conferences have educational and media value, but the new technologies, business models, and policies that will ultimately address the climate crisis will be implemented on local and national levels, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.

School

Strengthening Security and Conflict Resolution Measures in Kenya

How can restorative practices be used to break cycles of violence and foster long-lasting peace?

School, Staff

An SPS Instructional Designer Discusses the Importance of His Work on Diversity

Matthew Vaughn explains how his background in religious studies informs his role as a DEIA committee member.

Alumni

Alumni Spotlight: When the Student Becomes the Teacher

A recent graduate of the Master of Science in Sustainability Science program, Reuben Goh hopes to convey his enthusiasm for the environment to future students.

Faculty

Supporting and Saving New York City’s Community Gardens

In nearly every neighborhood in NYC, you will see community gardens tended to by local gardeners, and these essential spaces are a critical element of the social and environmental fabric of the city, writes Senior Vice Dean Dr. Steven Cohen.