News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Small Modular Reactor Opportunities Re-Emerge for Insurance Management Lecturer
For more than 40 years, Bob Percopo has promoted SMRs as a clean, sustainable, and cost-effective source of energy.
How We Can Help Millions of Children in Conflict Zones
Nonprofit Management’s Kim McCall, Ph.D., shares her powerful experience in Uganda and how she’s working to provide hope to children affected by war.
Paying for Building and Reconstructing a Climate-Resilient Built Environment
A climate-resilient built environment requires better buildings, transportation, energy, water, and sewage infrastructure.
Innovative Insurance Accelerator Takes On the Challenges of Today and Tomorrow
The former head of Lloyd’s Lab North America spoke with Insurance Management students and faculty about how the start-up program supports much-needed innovation in the insurance industry.
Exploring Generative AI’s Impact on Strategic Communication Through the Practicum
Strategic Communication lecturer Matthew Sawyer on what his students learned about AI in their Practicum course and corresponding internships.
Helene’s Human Cost: The Critical Role of Insurance in the Aftermath of Disaster
"This is why we insurance professionals are here; why insurance exists. We can’t replace the lives lost, but we can help people recover financially and sometimes do even more."
Building Institutional Strength: Why Leadership and Management Matter
M.S. in Nonprofit Management Lecturer Tom Watson on the lessons he learned while working as a consultant to the Tuskegee Airmen.
Are My Senior Moments Normal Brain Aging or a Sign of Dementia?
Dr. Robert Klitzman, M.S. in Bioethics program director, on the difference between normal brain aging and signs of cognitive impairment. (The Washington Post)
Responding to Climate Panic
I am optimistic about addressing climate change because of the enthusiasm and awareness I saw throughout NYC last week.
Faculty Spotlight: Transforming Private Markets with Sustainability Value Creation
Sustainability Management lecturer Angela Jhanji shares insights into the future of the industry's rapidly changing landscape.
Keeping Our Brains Healthy as We Age
Bioethics Program Director was recently featured on Washington Post Live discussing ageism and how to keep our brains healthy. (The Washington Post)
Exploring Sustainability in Sports: A Path to a Greener Playing Field
An innovative new course delves into the intricacies of sustainability within the sports industry.