News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Networking as a Full-Contact Sport: Leadership Lessons from a Sports Management Alum

“The M.S. in Sports Management gave me the boldness and clarity to lead on a global stage,” says alumna Shuchi Kulshreshtha.

Two Medical Experts Debate: Assisted Suicide

In a new podcast episode, Bioethics lecturer David Hoffman argues that hypothetical future abuses of MAID shouldn’t outweigh the needs of terminal patients who need this option now. (The Free Press)

Camilo Avilés and Victoria Escribano Piazza Awarded 2025–2026 Luksic Scholarship for Sustainability at Columbia University School of Professional Studies

The scholarship supports students from Chile who are driving meaningful change in sustainability.

SPS Senior Vice Dean Steven Cohen Named a 2025 Notable Leader in Sustainability

Crain’s New York Business has named Cohen to its list of notable leaders in sustainability for 2025.

Making a Difference with Math as an Actuary

Actuarial Science student Olivia Suarez is turning her love of numbers into a way to help people while strengthening the actuarial student community at Columbia.

The One Percent Promise and the Potential of New York City’s Parks

NYC’s 1% parks pledge could revitalize green spaces and expand equitable access citywide.

Are There Moral Victories in Politics? Analytics Says … Maybe?

Political Analytics program advisor Doug Usher on why analytics is treating Democrat Aftyn Behn’s defeat as a warning sign for the GOP in 2026.

Columbia University’s Technology Management Program Launches Collaboration with Deloitte

The master’s program has established a new industry collaboration with the consulting and professional services organization.

Meet Nonprofit Management SPS Student Government Representative Sa'mya Monique Wilson

The first-year student brings her passion for community and public service to her role at SPSSG.

The Path of an Ombuds: How Curiosity About People Became a Calling

NECR alum Isar Mahanian reflects on the ombuds profession and opportunities for meaningful human connection through negotiation and conflict resolution.

The New Rules of Winning: What the 2025 Election Taught Us About Data, Messaging, and Populist Momentum

At a recent Columbia SPS Political Analytics event, top strategists unpacked the forces reshaping voter behavior—and the analytical strategies driving decisive victories.

Trump’s Policies are Making the Planet Warmer, the Economy Weaker, and Dividing a Frightened Public

The Trump administration's policies have accelerated global warming, weakened the U.S. economy, & deepened political divisions.