News at Columbia SPS Category - Any -AlumniFacultyImpacts and InsightsIn the CommunityIn the MediaKnowledge BaseOffice of the DeanPress ReleaseResearch & PublicationsSchoolStaffStudent School What to Do in New York City During the Spring Semester Check out our list of things to do and places to go in New York City this spring. Student Perfecting a Pitch and Personal Branding with Sports Industry Leaders Students polished their elevator pitches with professional support in a networking event hosted by the M.S. in Sports Management program. In the Community 5+ Uptown Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025 Volunteer Projects and Community Celebrations From food drives to beautification projects, here are a few ways to honor Dr. King's legacy of social impact Uptown. (Columbia Neighbors) Faculty The Importance of Purpose and Mission: A Nonprofit Management Lunch & Learn Discussion Former New York City Social Services Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins joined Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. for the program’s Program Director Lunch and Learn webinar series. Student Van Life in NYC: A Sustainability Management Student’s Unique Living Experience For SPS student Gerardo Rios Garcia, living in a converted van has been part of a larger commitment to balancing adventure with his academic goals in sustainability. Faculty The Fires of L.A. and the Crisis of Climate Resiliency We need a national system of home and community insurance to manage large-scale, post-disaster reconstruction. Faculty How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Post-Election Challenges in the Field Columbia’s Nonprofit Management graduate program recently hosted an event that gave students and alumni the opportunity to meet Program Director Dr. Basil A. Smikle, Jr. Faculty Excelling in Finance Is More Than Memorizing Theories Columbia’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program equips students to analyze trends, apply knowledge, and communicate insights, writes ERM lecturer Owen Lau. Faculty Nuclear Renaissance: The Rebirth of Power and Protection “In this era, data is the new gold, and energy the pickaxe,” writes Insurance Management course associate Cory Mangum. “The insurance industry … must rise to meet the moment.” Student Investing in Yourself: Leveraging Education to Drive Wealth Management Success Wealth management industry veteran Todd Cassler shares insights on the value of targeted education and balancing work and personal growth. Student A Journey of Peace, Sustainability, and Learning in Hiroshima An intensive two-week program in Japan explored vital sustainability issues, the legacy of Hiroshima, and the importance of local action for global change. Faculty Operational Versus Symbolic Environmental Sustainability Management Local government and the private sector will continue to drive progress in building a sustainable economy. Load More