News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Technology Management Program Partners with NY Tech Meetup to Spotlight Student Innovators

In a special “Columbia SPS Edition” of NY Tech Meetup, students demoed their ventures and networked with leaders in the NYC tech scene.

How Luksic Scholar Victoria Escribano Piazza Found Her Purpose in Sustainability Management

“Sustainability isn’t just a career path for me; it’s an ethic, a lifelong commitment to care and give back,” says Luksic Scholar and Sustainability Management student Victoria Escribano Piazza.

Insurance Management Student Drives Change Through SPSSG Leadership

Anthony Guzman shares how serving in SPS Student Government allows him to elevate student voices while building leadership skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Closing the Gap Between Biodiversity Commitments and Measuring Nature

M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics Program Director Viorel Popescu examines why biodiversity commitments are running into a data wall—and how new science can break through it.

My Family Fled Germany During the Holocaust. In 2025, I Became a Citizen.

“The historical reversal has healed something for me,” writes Claudia Dreifus, an instructor in the M.S. in Sustainability Management program. (New York Magazine)

Ethics and Public Administration in the Ethics-Challenged Reign of the Trump Administration

The Trump Administration’s lack of regard for the Constitution and for civil rights has resulted in unethical public administration. I fear more will follow.

Negotiating Bioethics at the Intersection of Health and Law

M.S. in Bioethics and Master of Public Health Dual-Degree Program graduate Michael Menconi shines light on the bridge between bioethics, healthcare, and law.

Hesitation Is Hazardous: The Hidden Cost of Delaying GenAI Training

IKNS alum and Associate Director of Data & AI at Accenture Naureen Aziz reflects on the real cost of waiting in the GenAI era.

Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI

At the inaugural Columbia SPS Faculty Summit on AI Teaching and Learning, faculty and industry experts explored AI’s emerging opportunities—and how professional programs can prepare students for a rapidly evolving future of work.

Experiencing Works of Art in New York’s Greatest Museums

Narrative Medicine lecturer Rika Burnham brings decades of museum education experience to the program and introduces students to the transformative power of art.

Columbia Program Director And HR Expert Shares How To Reclaim Your Team From A Crisis Of Culture

Dr. Steve Safier, director of the M.S. in Human Capital Management program, explains how leaders can act as empathetic stewards for their teams and foster a culture where quality and employee well-being take priority. (BambooHR)

The Changing Design of Masters Programs for Environmental Professionals

Environmental professional education has moved from relatively fixed, faculty-owned curricula toward more adaptive program designs—designs that still insist on conceptual depth, but that also prioritize scientific literacy for non-scientists, applied practice, and the flexibility to keep pace with a rapidly evolving field.