News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Building the Future: How Columbia SPS Prepares Construction Project Leaders
Designed for professionals seeking leadership roles, the Construction concentration equips students with the skills to navigate complexity, risk, and real-world project delivery.
Dr. Robert Klitzman on Depression and Congressman Tom Kean's Return To Congress
Dr. Robert Klitzman, director of Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics program, joined Michael Smerconish for a conversation touching on depression, public life, and Congressman Tom Kean’s return to Congress. (The Michael Smerconish Program)
Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say
Steven Cohen, Director of the Columbia University Sustainability Management program at SPS, spoke to NPR about how the recent extreme heat in the U.S. reflects the "new normal," and how many cities are preparing. (NPR)
The Attack on Expertise
The erosion of trust in experts threatens innovation, effective policymaking, and the institutions that underpin modern society.
In Praise of NYC’s Three Public Library Systems
New York City's public library systems are cornerstones of learning, connection, and civic life in every borough they serve.
Inside the AI Infusion Course: Preparing Strategic Communicators for What's Next
Strategic Communication lecturer Brandy Dawson’s new online, zero-credit course introduces students to real-world AI use through a series of industry guest speakers.
Can a Missing Congressman Still Represent You? When Privacy Meets Public Service.
Dr. Robert Klitzman, director of Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics program, recently appeared on CNN to share his expertise on the ethical balance between voters’ right to representation and politicians’ medical privacy. (CNN)
Waterfront development surges across Brooklyn and Queens despite climate risks
Steven Cohen, Director of the Columbia University Sustainability Management program at SPS, was quoted in a recent Crain's New York Business article examining the surge in waterfront development across Brooklyn and Queens amid growing climate risks. (Crain's New York Business)
A Scholar-Practitioner’s Approach to Conflict Resolution
Peter Dixon reflects on his first year as M.S. in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution program director and discusses the value of engaging across differences.
Resisting Trump’s War on Science and Environmental Protection
States, universities, and local governments can play a critical role in advancing sustainability initiatives and policymaking.
Columbia Project Management Students Get a Front-Row View of a New York City Landmark in the Making
Program Director Dr. Evangelia Ieronymaki reflects on how an experiential learning opportunity immersed students in the planning, coordination, and construction challenges shaping the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
Leadership Under Pressure: What Project Managers Need Now
From the FIFA World Cup to cybersecurity and public infrastructure, project leaders discussed what it takes to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and keep complex initiatives on track.