News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association Celebrates Its Centennial
A century after its founding, the organization’s mission to provide resources, education, and other opportunities to young student journalists is as important as ever.
Political Analytics Conference Brings Key Industry Experts to Columbia: Here’s How to Attend
Leading polling and data technology professionals will join the Political Analytics program to discuss the 2024 election, the current state of the industry, and what the future may hold.
How Columbia’s Actuarial Society Is Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders in the Field
The Actuarial Society of Columbia University (ASCU) offers professional, academic, and social support to cultivate well-rounded actuarial professionals.
Building Peace: How One Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Student Is Merging Theory with Real-World Practice
NECR student Sarah Farber shares how her studies in the Columbia SPS program have deepened her understanding of conflict and peacebuilding.
Beyond Bedside Manner: The Importance of Art and Story in Vascular Surgery
M.S. in Narrative Medicine alum Ezra Schwartz ('18SPS) believes storytelling, listening, and observational skills are fundamental to medical practice.
Four Valuable Lessons on Technology’s Role in Social Innovation
Find out how we can harness new technologies to create meaningful change and empower communities.
How the Yellow Ribbon Program Gave a Nonprofit Management Student an Invaluable Academic Opportunity
Solenne Montgomery, an M.S. in Nonprofit Management student and daughter of a U.S. military veteran, is using program resources to improve social equity and civil engagement.
Destroying the U.S. EPA and the False Tradeoff Between Environmental Quality and Economic Growth
The destruction of organizational capacity in the EPA threatens our economic growth, health, and natural environment.
Columbia SPS Welcomes the Second Cohort of Career Catalyst Interns
The internship program offers resources and work experience for young people seeking to rejoin the workforce or pursue further education.
A Bioethics Fireside Chat: Dr. Anthony Fauci on His Legacy, Public Health and Evidence-Based Leadership
Addressing the importance of science-based information in times of rampant disinformation.
Why a Master’s in Wealth Management from Columbia Is More than Graduate Education
M.P.S. in Wealth Management alumnus and course associate Miles Sharpe explores the evolving wealth management landscape and highlights how graduate education and inspiring teaching foster lifelong learning and strong alumni connections.
This Recent Alumna Is Already Creating Lasting Impact in the Public Sector
Niveditha Girish Hesaraghatta shares what she learned as an Applied Analytics student and how it empowered her to make a difference in her work at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.