News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS

Faculty

New Course Presentation: Cyber Risk Management

Watch: Shahryar Shaghaghi, professor of professional practice in M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and director of the M.S. in Technology Management program, present his new course. (YouTube)

Faculty

A Career Committed to Protecting and Advocating for Children Across the Globe

Dr. Kim McCall spoke to Nonprofit Management Program Director Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. about her diverse career experiences in philanthropy.

Faculty

Leveraging Insurance Capacity in Support of Energy Project Finance

Students in the Columbia SPS M.P.S. in Insurance Management program develop innovative, finance-backed insurance strategies to combat climate change and support sustainable energy projects.

In the Community

Celebrating New York City High School Students in Columbia’s Youth in STEM Program

Find out about the achievements of the 2024–2025 Youth in STEM cohort.

Student

A Summer to Remember: Studying at Columbia University in 2025

Find out what’s going on at Columbia this summer.

Student

What I Wish I Knew: Adrian Wilson from Sustainability Science

Watch Adrian Wilson ('25SPS, Sustainability Science) talk about being "open to exploring New York." (YouTube)

Faculty

How Progress in Protecting the Environment Will Persist in the Face of Extremism

Economic growth without destroying our planet is the central challenge of our time.

School, Student

What I Wish I Knew: Azida Azmi from Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Watch: Azida Azmi ('25SPS, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution) speak about "having the humility to learn and unlearn" during your experience at SPS.
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Student

Wealth Management Student Recognized by Forbes as Top Wealth Advisor

Vanessa Garl was recently honored twice by the magazine for her achievements in the field.

School

What to Do in New York City this Summer Semester

Check out our list of things to do and places to go in New York City this summer.

Faculty, School

Recycling the System: NYC Leaders on the Next Era of Urban Waste

Experts on the “Transforming Urban Waste” panel emphasized the need for policy reform, innovation, and cultural change to address urban waste challenges.

School

Celebrating the Talented SPS Community at the 2025 SPS Excellence Awards

Learn about the fantastic winners of this year’s SPS Excellence Awards.