News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Conversing Across Differences: How "Cultural Fluidity" Can Build Bridges in Our Increasingly Polarized Society
In the latest “Conversations That Matter” event, Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) lecturer Dr. Nara Altmann joined IKNS alum Sharon Gai in a discussion about cultural fluidity.
A Plan to Mitigate Climate Change
The energy space is one of the largest consumers of funding and insurance capacity, and the U.S. could lead the world in improving its climate footprint, writes Insurance Management program lecturer Bob Percopo.
Columbia Sustainability Programs Tackle the Biodiversity Crisis
A panel discussion on the dangers of biodiversity loss sounded plenty of alarms but still offered hope for the future.
Sports Management Program Featured on Netflix’s Formula F1: Drive to Survive
An episode of the latest season showcases Columbia’s 2023 Sports Management Conference.
The Nonprofit Management Program as a Laboratory of Democracy
Lecturer Tom Watson writes about how the master’s program is developing the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Helping Columbia Faculty Navigate Difficult Conversations in the Classroom and Beyond
A recent NECR workshop explored the upside to uncomfortable conversations and how self-awareness in communication can lead to healthier relationships.
Decarbonization and the Changing Organizational Culture of Business
ESG principles must be approached strategically and integrated into other elements of organizational performance, such as strategy, finance, marketing, talent acquisition, and performance measurement.
How Wealth Management Faculty Are "Lifting Students to the Next Level"
At a recent information session, faculty members shared valuable insights into Columbia's Master of Professional Studies in Wealth Management program.
March Conference Brings 2024 Campaign Political Analytics Experts to Campus: Here’s How to Attend
Get an insider's view of the role of data in politics today at the upcoming Political Analytics Conference, which will feature political professionals at the front lines of the 2024 election.
Home Builders Fighting Energy Efficiency
The long-term importance of energy efficiency is clear, but short-term competing interests can make it difficult to pursue energy efficiency and decarbonization goals.
Construction Administration Students Explore the Social Impact of Urban Renewal
Four alumni reflect on visiting an in-progress housing project as part of their Construction Capstone, experiencing firsthand how neighborhoods and communities were affected by Robert Moses’s construction projects.
Preparing the United States Workforce for the Future of Tech
The Columbia School of Professional Studies’ Career Design Lab hosted a listening session on the USG NNSCET to examine emerging standards for new technologies.