News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Expanding Role of Sustainability in the Corporate World
One student’s take on rehearsing workplace skills during a workshop led by Jessica Chen, founder and CEO of Soulcast Media and instructor at Columbia.
From Curiosity to Clarity: My Technology Management Capstone Journey with Celonis
A hands-on collaboration with Celonis challenged her to turn complex datasets into actionable operational insights.
Communicating with Purpose: A Conversation with Katy Grace Coppola
The 2026 M.S. in Strategic Communication graduate and U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant commander reflects on leadership, trust and moving from communicating instinctively to communicating intentionally.
Be Transparent Only If Asked
Why “talent at the center” is an AI governance argument, not just an HR one.
The Revival of America’s Civic Culture
Widespread civic engagement and resistance to political overreach reflect a revival of America’s civic culture.
Beyond Employee Engagement: Why Organizations Need to Measure Team Engagement
Why measuring individual engagement alone no longer captures how organizations actually perform.
Pillars of the Digital Enterprise: What PHP2Shell Teaches Us about Risk Management
ERM part-time lecturer Corey Hirsch examines what PHP2Shell reveals about the fragility of modern digital infrastructure and how AI-driven vulnerability discovery is reshaping cybersecurity risk management.
How a CUNY Fellow’s Light Bulb Moment Brought Him to the Sustainability Management Program
After discovering how environmental policy could complement his interest in science, CUNY Fellow Christian Velez is preparing for a career focused on conservation and sustainability.
A World War II Museum Brings the Lessons of War to a Younger Audience
An idea sparked by the historian Stephen E. Ambrose became the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. (The New York Times)
Green Industrial Policy Panel Examines the Tensions Between Climate Action and Economic Competition
Experts from the U.S., China and Brazil explored how governments can advance the green transition while balancing climate goals, economic growth and global competition.
Technology Management Online Students Visit AlleyCorp and BBG Ventures
As part of the program’s fall residency, students toured the firm’s workspace and received valuable insights from giants in the NYC tech world.
Announcement of the 2027 Columbia SPS Graduation
Read Dean Troy Eggers' message about the 2027 Columbia SPS Graduation.