News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
From Problem to Solution: Creating Real-World Impact Through the Information & Knowledge Strategy Capstone
How the IKNS capstone projects prepare graduates to tackle real-world challenges and help sponsors achieve their strategic goals.
Where Passion Meets Systems: Sustaining Impact in Nonprofit Work
Crashonda Andrew, senior vice president of global philanthropy at United Way, discussed fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the evolving role of philanthropy during a Nonprofit Management Lunch and Learn session.
We Will Always Be a Nation of Immigrants
Despite political hostility, the United States remains fundamentally shaped and strengthened by immigrants.
Unearthing Hidden Potential and Lost Treasure: AI Applications in Learning Management
An event hosted by the M.S. in Human Capital Management program demoed AI uses in learning management.
The Evolving Environmental Sustainability Community at Columbia University
Sustainability has evolved into a multidisciplinary, systems-focused field helping organizations navigate complexity.
New Study Synthesizes Excavation Case Histories to Improve Infrastructure Design and Construction Risk Management
A new study co-authored by Columbia SPS faculty member Evangelia Ieronymaki synthesizes more than 1,500 excavation case histories, offering engineers and project managers new empirical benchmarks to better evaluate deformation, strengthen monitoring, and manage risk in dense urban construction.
Columbia SPS’s Competitive Advantage: The Actuarial Science Proseminar
A signature course in the M.S. in Actuarial Science program connects students with industry leaders and prepares them for real-world careers.
Inside the Boardroom: Strengthening Risk Strategy in Uncertain Times
In a recent M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management program conversation, industry leaders examined how boards define risk appetite in an era defined by volatility.
Trump’s War on Wind
The Trump administration’s attacks on wind energy were politically driven, weakening U.S. energy reliability & competitiveness.
Has MLB Overtaken the NBA as America’s No. 2 League?
Sports Management Program Director Scott Rosner weighs in on shifting viewership, revenue trends, and cultural influence as the two leagues compete for position behind the NFL. (The Athletic)
The Technological Progress that Will Facilitate the Transition to Renewable Energy
Technological innovation is steadily reshaping the energy landscape and accelerating the transition to renewable power.
Connecting Columbia Nonprofit Management Students to Public Leadership and Policy Advocacy
From cable news studios to major-sector conferences and symposiums, Columbia’s Nonprofit Management program connects students with influential leaders shaping media, policy, and social impact.