News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Universal Childcare and a Sustainable New York City
Universal childcare in NYC could improve affordability, quality of life, economic participation, and long-term sustainability.
How Cognitive Bias Shapes Risk—and What Leaders Can Do About It
At a recent Columbia SPS Author Spotlight, ERM Associate Director and Lecturer Rich Lauria and Capita Solutions CEO John Burkhardt explored how managing risk starts with understanding the mind.
Smarter Projects and Stronger Leaders in the Age of AI
Columbia’s new Project Management program hosted a cross-disciplinary discussion about the changing face of project leadership and the essential skills needed to rise to today’s challenges.
H. Art Taylor Honored with Independent Sector’s John W. Gardner Leadership Award
The M.S. in Nonprofit Management lecturer was recognized for his leadership and achievements in the nonprofit sector.
New Actuarial Society Leaders Aim to Strengthen Community and Expand Outreach
The Actuarial Society of Columbia University is redefining what it means to build community in the field, connecting students across SPS and forging ties with societies beyond Columbia.
Reefs, Roots, and Restoration: Sustainability Science Students Dive into Hands-on Learning in the Cayman Islands
Exploring the new SUSCI course, Sustainability and Resilience of Tropical Coastal Ecosystems.
Stopping the Stomp: Reconsidering the Campaign Against the Spotted Lanternfly
Entomologist Bekka Brodie, a faculty member in the new M.S. in Biodiversity Data Analytics program, discusses the need for more data behind insect research.
Climate Change in Perspective
While addressing climate change is crucial, we must not lose sight of other challenges to human and environmental well-being.
Subway Science: Sustainability Students Track NYC Subway Air Quality
Sustainability Science student Michael Jordan and his capstone teammates reflect on their findings about particulate matter underground.
Corporations Persist in Pursuing Sustainability Management
Despite weakened governmental mandates, corporations are continuing to embed sustainability practices into routine operations.
Never Too Late: What My 80-Year-Old Grandma Taught Me About Trust and Money
A family lesson in late-in-life investing inspired M.P.S. in Wealth Management student Emily Brown-Baker to explore how empathy and ethics shape lasting client relationships.
Columbia’s 2025 Sports Management Conference Examines the Shifting Landscape of Sports Leadership
Sports executives reflected on leading through transformation and preparing for the next era of sports.