News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Enhancing Professional Development at SPS Through the Faculty Fellows Program
Learn about SPS’s peer-to-peer faculty mentoring program.
Columbia SPS Programs Empower Professionals to Lead with Data-Driven Insights
Six specialized SPS master’s degrees provide the advanced analytical training and expertise to unlock high-growth careers across in-demand industries.
Sustainability Science Students Get a Climate Science Close-Up at Lamont-Doherty Open House
The Columbia observatory and research institution welcomed more than 2,000 visitors for its special 75th anniversary celebration.
Lee Zeldin and the Birth of the Environmental Destruction Agency (EDA)
The EPA of Lee Zeldin is an agency in the process of being dismantled in an unthinking and chaotic manner.
A Journey Through Medicine, Genetics, and Storytelling: The Inspiring Path of JaVe Bonner
Inspired by her personal experiences with the health care system, Narrative Medicine alum JaVe Bonner is working on an app for family health history collection.
Oliver Sacks Awakened Us To The Mysteries Of The Brain
Bioethics Program Director Dr. Robert Klitzman speaks on Sack's legacy, curiosity, and groundbreaking work. (Investor's Business Daily)
Celebrating Women in Construction: The Legacy of Emily Roebling
Construction Administration Program Director John Parkinson celebrates Roebling's pivotal role in the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge and the continuing impact of women in the field.
From Negotiation Simulations to Real-World Impact: Noelle Demole’s NECR Story
Noelle Demole (’19SPS) reflects on how the Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (NECR) program has shaped her career, empowering her to navigate complex challenges in roles.
From the U.S. to China: How Columbia Prepares Students to Tackle Global Climate and Sustainability Challenges
M.S. in Sustainability Management Professor Dong Guo believes that cities—from New York to Shanghai—are at the heart of sustainability, while people are its driving force.
Exploring the World of Risk and ESG
Yichen Han (’25SPS, ERM) shares her journey through Columbia’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, highlighting her investment background and strong interest in ESG.
The Nonprofit Management Program Introduces Two New Courses
Classes include interactive fieldwork, dynamic readings from industry professionals, and data-informed discussions.
Cancer Alley and the Field of Industrial Ecology
Applying industrial ecology practices to petrochemical manufacturing can increase efficiency and reduce waste and pollution.