News at Columbia SPS Category - Any -AlumniFacultyImpacts and InsightsIn the CommunityIn the MediaKnowledge BaseOffice of the DeanPress ReleaseResearch & PublicationsSchoolStaffStudent 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. Faculty, School Peacebuilding in a “City at Peace”: The Role of Academic Engagement in Medellín Since 2014, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution faculty have met with Colombian social activists and academics to discuss the current state of peace. Faculty Searching for Certainty in An Uncertain World Even in this uncertain and unstable world, somehow, we will manage to make 2025 better than 2024. Alumni The Transformative Power of Diversity: A Conversation with Female Investors and Entrepreneurs The SPS Entrepreneurs Network welcomed female investors in a discussion about the current state of diversity in the private equity and venture capital sector, and its potential for the future. Office of the Dean Congratulations and 2025 Graduation News Dean Troy Eggers writes an end-of-semester message to the SPS community. Faculty Future of Our Oceans: Experts Discuss the Critical Role of Our Oceans and Their Ecosystems A recent panel discussion highlighted how our “terrestrial view of the world” often hinders effective ocean conservation. Alumni, Faculty Careers with Purpose: Insights from the SPS Career Design Lab and Nonprofit Management Program’s Panel Discussion The event emphasized the importance of mission-driven work and explored a wide range of career paths in the nonprofit sector. Faculty Corporate Sustainability Reporting and the Second Trump Administration The complexity of the global economy requires increasingly sophisticated management and government-mandated sustainability metrics. Faculty Professional Dispositions: Connecting Your Academic Experience to Success in Professional Practice M.P.S. in Wealth Management Lecturer Michael Kothakota shares advice on how to become a successful financial planner. Load More